Sr. Contract Administrator

AYM; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative professional environment

Strong career growth potential

Work on meaningful programs

Job summary

AYM, a well-established aerospace and defense manufacturer in Irvine, is seeking a Sr. Contract Administrator to manage contracts of moderate-to-high complexity. In this role, you will drive compliance and customer satisfaction while developing proposal packages and negotiating terms.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 2-5 years of experience in contract administration. Join AYM for an impactful career in a collaborative environment with strong growth potential.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of progressive contracts administration experience.
• Thorough knowledge of contract administration principles and regulations.
• Proficient in standard business applications.

Responsibilities

• Administer assigned contracts analyzing performance requirements.
• Develop and submit compliant proposal packages.
• Negotiate contract requirements and pricing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of contract administration principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Standard business applications

Specialized customer/contract systems

Job description

Sr. Contract Administrator

Irvine, CA | $105,000 – $115,000 | Full-Time | Onsite

A well‑established global aerospace and defense manufacturer in Irvine. In this individual contributor role you will administer contracts of moderate‑to‑high scope and complexity across commercial and government programs, driving compliance, performance, and customer satisfaction from proposal through closeout.

What You’ll Do

• Administer assigned contracts — analyzing performance requirements, delivery schedules, pricing, terms, and conditions
• Develop and submit compliant proposal packages in response to RFPs of diverse scope and complexity
• Negotiate contract requirements, pricing, terms, and conditions in accordance with legal and company policies
• Investigate and resolve customer claims and complaints; coordinate with internal teams on technical and quality issues
• Monitor contract performance and compliance; identify and manage out‑of‑scope changes
• Manage order entry, schedule changes, portal management, and Demand Plan creation as part of S&OP
• Serve as primary customer point of contact on assigned contracts
• May oversee export compliance administration and training
• Mentor and guide less experienced contracts staff

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field
• 2–5 years of progressive contracts administration experience
• Thorough knowledge of contract administration principles, industry practices, and government contracting regulations
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
• Proficient in standard business applications and specialized customer/contract systems

Preferred

• Contract management certification (NCMA or IACCM), JD, or MBA
• Export control training (e.g., ECTI)

Why Join?

• Work on meaningful aerospace and defense programs with real‑world impact
• Join a globally recognized industry leader with strong career growth potential
• Collaborative, professional environment with long‑term stability