Sr. Contract Administrator Job at DAICO Industries, Inc., Carson, CA

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  • DAICO Industries, Inc.
  • Carson, CA

Job Description

A well-established defense electronics research and development company, located in Carson, CA, that supports government and defense industry clients is seeking a skilled Contracts Administrator to join their team. This role is ideal for a self-starting professional with a foundation in contract review, negotiation, and proposal development—particularly who thrive in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as the main point of contact for customers

Receive, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts including NDAs, PIAs, purchase orders, and government agreements

Manage customer RFPs and RFQs, ensuring proposals meet client needs while protecting business interests

Support Engineering by preparing proposals, setting up customer meetings, and reviewing technical documents to support contract negotiations.

Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Quality Departments to assess purchase order terms and conditions.

Prepare summaries of risk terms and provide guidance during contract negotiations

Collaborate with internal teams and external clients to ensure alignment with contractual obligations

Maintain organized and up-to-date contract files and documentation

Track amendments, escalations, and ongoing compliance requirements

Track customer metrics and manage customer portals

Contribute to continuous improvement efforts in contracts administration processes

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent experience in a related field)

At least 3 years of experience with government, defense, and commercial contracts in a product manufacturing setting

Aerospace industry experience strongly preferred

Working knowledge of FARS, DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and other U.S. government contracting regulations

Strong negotiation, analysis, and communication skills

Strong proposal writing and technical writing skills are essential.

Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Ability to handle multiple projects with minimal supervision and shifting priorities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year, flexibility depending on experience

Benefits:

401(k)

95% paid Dental insurance

95% paid Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Schedule:

Ten Hour Days

Monday through Thursday

Job Tags

Full time, Shift work, Monday to Thursday,

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