Sr. Contract Administrator

Orange County, CA
$105,000 – $115,000
Full-Time Onsite

AYM Alliance has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Contract Administrator 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. 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
• Aerospace contract 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

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