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Job Title: Contracts Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Contracts Manager to join our team in supporting complex aerospace and defense programs. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong foundation in federal contracting and a passion for driving compliance, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

+ Contract Lifecycle Management: Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts, subcontracts, NDAs, and teaming agreements throughout their lifecycle.

+ Government Compliance: Ensure full adherence to FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and other applicable federal regulations.

+ Proposal Support: Partner with business development and proposal teams to analyze RFPs/RFQs and contribute to winning bid strategies.

+ Risk Mitigation: Identify and address contractual risks, including flow-down requirements, indemnification clauses, and regulatory exposure.

+ Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with legal, finance, procurement, and program management to align contract strategies with business goals.

+ Audit & Reporting: Maintain accurate contract documentation and support internal and external audits.

+ Process Optimization: Enhance contract templates, workflows, and training materials to improve efficiency and compliance.

+ Client Interface: Serve as the primary point of contact for contract-related communications with government agencies and prime contractors.

Required Skills & Qualifications

+ Minimum 5 years of experience in contracts management, preferably within aerospace and defense.

+ Strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and other federal acquisition regulations.

+ Experience supporting DoD, NASA, or other federal agencies.

+ Proficient in redlining, interpreting legal language, and managing complex contract terms.

+ Comfortable interfacing with clients and external stakeholders.

+ Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.

+ Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree or technical background preferred.

+ Familiarity with complex aerospace systems (beyond injection molding) is a plus.

Top Skills

+ Contracts Administration

+ DFARS & FAR Compliance

+ Aerospace & Defense Contracting

+ Project & Stakeholder Management

+ Legal & Regulatory Acumen

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $65.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Pasadena,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.