We have an outstanding Contract to Hire position for a Contracts Specialistto join a leading Company located in theLos Alamitos, CAsurrounding area.

Pay Rate: $36.00 - $37.00

Under general direction, provide contracts administration and management support in the following key focus areas: proposing, negotiation recommendations, contract changes, responding to customer correspondence, interfacing with internal and external customers on contractual matters, flowing down contractual requirements to various organizations and providing contract support to ensure successful contract execution and customer satisfaction.

• Perform contracts function as directed by Senior Manager, Contracts & Estimating

• Professionally and accurately manage customer RFP/RFQs in such a manner as to capture business, provide the customer with quality proposals, meet customer requirements, and minimize risk to the Company

• Ensure all quotations are substantiated with proper backup (e.g., customer requests, Company basis for quotations and actual submittal documentation, negotiation notes, and final pricing agreements). Coordinate major proposal activity. Create and submit proposals and quotations to customers

• Review, analyze and compile a summary of risk terms and conditions for management review and in support of potential negotiations

• Support Customer Service department to review customer terms and conditions on purchase orders; provide guidance to Customer Service department on contractual matters

• Adopt process improvements within the contracts organization, understand policies and procedures to manage the risks and liabilities of the Company

• Ensure contract files and supporting documents are maintained and updated

• Monitor and track contract amendments and pricing escalation requirements

• Review, execute, and maintain NDAs, PIAs, Reps and Certs and other types of customer agreements

• This job description does not include all duties. Other duties may be assigned

  Basic Hiring Criteria:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent education and experience; 5-7 years of experience in review, negotiation, preparation, and administration of major Government, Commercial, International, Military, and Defense proposals and contracts related to the manufacture of products

• Experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment is strongly preferred

• Certification in Contract Management is a plus

• Experience and knowledge of ITAR/EAR rules and regulations as established by the US Government

• Working knowledge of FARS, DFARS and related US Government contracting regulations

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret contracts

• Experience and skills in negotiating pricing and contractual terms and conditions

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

• Ability to work with limited supervision

• Proven ability to multi-task manage multiple accounts/projects while being flexible to changing priorities

• Ability to prioritize, meet critical deadlines and work in a paced environment

• Strong administrative skills: organization, time management, planning and problem-solving

• High level of motivation and sense of urgency

  Benefits offered vary by contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, and affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance