Contract Specialist

Orange County, CA
$115,000 – $125,000
Full-Time Onsite

AYM Alliance has an exciting opportunity for a Contract Specialist in Irvine, CA.

AYM Alliance is a specialized recruiting firm with over 20 years of experience placing top talent in aerospace, defense, engineering, and manufacturing. We work directly with leading companies to connect skilled professionals with career-defining opportunities. To apply for this position, click the Apply button. To view all open opportunities with AYM Alliance, visit www.aymalliance.com/job-search

Join a well-established global aerospace and defense manufacturer in Irvine. As Contract Specialist you will administer highly complex contracts, lead risk management reviews, manage the change control process, and serve as a key contributor to new contracting opportunities — all while serving as a senior resource and mentor within the contracts function.

What You'll Do

• Administer major, highly competitive contracts — analyzing delivery schedules, pricing, terms, and performance requirements
• Develop complex proposal packages in response to RFPs; prepare and submit competitive bids
• Negotiate complex contract requirements, change proposals, and pricing within broad scope of responsibility
• Lead contract risk management reviews and make recommendations to mitigate risk
• Manage the change control process in conjunction with Program Management
• Create NDAs and support bid/no-bid decision making for new contracting opportunities
• Investigate and resolve claims and compliance issues; respond to customer, regulatory, and internal inquiries
• Monitor contract performance; manage amendments, extensions, and out-of-scope changes
• Manage order entry, schedule changes, portal management, and Demand Plan creation as part of S&OP
• Train, mentor, and provide leadership to less experienced contracts staff

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field
• 5+ years of progressive contracts experience with increasing responsibility
• Aerospace industry experience
• Contract management certification required (NCMA or IACCM), unless JD or MBA
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills

Why Join?

• High-visibility role with broad scope and direct program impact
• Globally recognized aerospace and defense industry leader
• Clear path for advancement into lead or management roles

To view all open opportunities with AYM Alliance, visit www.aymalliance.com/job-search