• Aerospace - Contracts Administrator

    Aston Carter (Pasadena, CA)


    Key Responsibilities:

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

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

    + Proposal Support: Collaborate with BD and proposal teams to review RFPs/RFQs and support bid strategies.

    + Risk Assessment: Identify and mitigate contractual risks, including flow-downs and indemnification clauses.

    + Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with legal, finance, procurement, and engineering teams.

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

    + Process Improvement: Develop and refine contract templates, workflows, and training materials.

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

    Required Skills & Qualifications:

    + 5+ years of contracts management experience

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

    + Aerospace & Defense experience (DoD, NASA, or similar)

    + Experience with redlining and legal language

    + Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational skills

    + ITAR compliant

    + BA degree required; Master’s preferred

    + Technical experience preferred (complex aerospace products)

    Preferred Skills:

    + Experience with Netsuite or similar ERP systems

    + Project management experience

    + Ability to work independently and proactively

    + Comfortable interfacing with clients and executives

    + Adaptable and willing to take on tasks outside of core responsibilities

    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 29, 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.