Senior Contract Administrator
NR ConsultingJob Title: Senior Contract Administrator Location: Irvine, CA Duration: 6+ Months Pay Rate: $45–$60 per hour Job Summary: Responsible for managing customer contracts, reviewing purchase orders, preparing proposals, negotiating pricing and contract terms, monitoring delivery schedules, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. Handles order management, customer communication, contract changes, and coordination with internal teams. Key Responsibilities: Review and manage contracts, purchase orders, pricing, delivery schedules, and terms and conditions. Prepare and submit complex proposals and responses to customer requests for proposals (RFPs). Coordinate with engineering, sales, finance, and other teams to gather proposal requirements and cost estimates. Negotiate pricing, contract terms, delivery schedules, and other business requirements. Monitor contract performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations. Manage order entry, schedule changes, customer portals, demand planning, and purchase order reviews. Resolve customer complaints, contract disputes, and technical or quality-related issues. Communicate with customers and serve as the primary contact for assigned contracts. Review contract amendments, extensions, and customer-requested changes. Ensure compliance with applicable legal, government, export control, and aerospace industry regulations. Provide guidance and training to junior team members when required. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field. 6+ years of progressive experience in contract administration or contract management. Strong knowledge of contract terms, pricing, negotiations, purchase orders, and regulatory compliance. Experience preparing proposals, reviewing RFPs, and managing customer contracts. Excellent negotiation, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in standard business applications and customer or internal contract management systems. Preferred Qualifications: Contract management certification through NCMA or a similar professional organization. Export compliance training or experience. Experience with government contracting and aerospace industry regulations.