** if you are interested in this opportunity, please feel free to apply and email me your resume at alalfaro @ astoncarter.com so we can schedule a time to connect asap! ** CONTRACTS ADMIN - Aerospace & Defense Description • Contract Lifecycle Management: Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts, subcontracts, NDAs, and teaming agreements. • Government Compliance: Ensure adherence to FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and other applicable regulations. • Proposal Support: Collaborate with business development and proposal teams to review RFPs/RFQs and support bid strategies. • Risk Assessment: Identify and mitigate contractual risks, including flow-down requirements and indemnification clauses. • Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with legal, finance, procurement, and program management 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 point of contact for contract-related communications with government agencies and prime contractors. Skills Contracts administration, dfar, aerospace, Contract, Contract administration, Contracts management, Administrative support, Contract management, Project management, far Top Skills Details Contracts administration,dfar,aerospace Additional Skills & Qualifications ITAR compliant 5 + years of contracts management Aerospace & Defense background - Experience with DoD, NASA, or other federal agencies preferred. Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and other federal acquisition regulations. Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational skills. Redlining legal language knowledge OK with client interfacing Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and other federal acquisition regulations BA degree / masters preferred Previous Technical Experience - more complex aerospace products not just injection molding Experience Level Entry Level 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 10, 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.