Senior Contract Administrator

Until 9/28/2026 First posted May 29, 2026 Last posted July 30, 2026
Job description
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Contract Administrator to join our team in Poway, CA!

Under general direction, this position is responsible for supporting one or more business units in the management of contracts. Areas of responsibility include proposal generation and review, contract preparation, negotiation, and administration, verifying export classification and foreign restrictions, and customer interface to provide for contract award and fulfillment in accordance with company policy. Reviews, interprets, recommends, and negotiates contractual terms and conditions and interprets established policies, procedures, and standard practices to develop proactive plans to ensure contract activities achieve desired objectives and timetables.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Reviews, interprets, recommends, and negotiates contractual terms and conditions and interprets established policies, procedures, and standard practices to develop proactive plans to ensure contract activities achieve desired objectives and timetables.
  • Reviews bids and proposals to ensure they meet company policy and customer solicitation requirements.
  • Identifies contract issues and provides leadership in developing solutions.
  • Participates in and may lead negotiating and modifying standard contracts and assists in negotiating and modifying non-standard contracts/subcontracts.
  • Reviews, drafts as necessary, and negotiates terms and conditions of non-disclosure, teaming, license, and memorandum of understanding agreements.
  • Advises management of contractual rights and obligations and provides interpretation of terms and conditions.
  • Maintains an awareness of regulatory changes and their impact on active proposals, contracts/subcontracts, including export considerations.
  • Maintains, analyzes, updates, and develops various electronic and hard copy records.
  • Makes internal presentations and acts as a contact with customers and outside organizations.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
About this role

Summary

Manage contracts, review proposals, negotiate terms, ensure compliance, support business units.

Job title

Senior Contract Administrator

Experience level

senior level

Industry

aerospace and defense

Location requirements

Poway, CA, on-site only

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

contract managementnegotiationproposal reviewexport compliance

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

contract managementnegotiationproposal reviewexport compliance
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Poway, CA, USA

On-site City