General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Contracts Administrator to work within our Contracts team, located in Rancho Bernardo, CA. Under consultative direction, this position is responsible for supporting one or more business units in the management of contracts. **DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Reviews bids and proposals to ensure they meet company policy and customer solicitation requirements; ensures timely and high quality submissions to the customer; ensures adequacy and compliance with applicable regulations. + Identifies contract issues and provides leadership in developing innovative solutions; responds to a variety of inquiries and requests for contract data. + Leads negotiating and modifying standard contracts and negotiates and modifies non-standard contracts. + Reviews and negotiates terms and conditions of contracts and other types of agreements. + Participates in cost and pricing review; determines the applicability of complex government laws and regulations to the company's contracts; works with other company functions and disciplines as required. + Advises management of contractual rights and obligations and provides interpretation of terms and conditions. + Maintains an awareness of regulatory changes and their impact on contracts, including export considerations. + Maintains, analyzes, updates, and develops various electronic and hard copy records. + Makes internal and external presentations as required and acts as primary contact with customers and outside organizations. + Represents the Company as an authorized Contracts representative and completes assigned contract activities. + Provide direction to professional or technical staff on contract matters. + Participates in the selection, development, and training of contract staff. + Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices. + Performs other duties as assigned or required. We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.47307 **Job Qualifications:** + Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business administration with an emphasis in contract administration or a related discipline, along with six or more years of progressive professional experience in contract administration. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education. + Experience with large and/or complex Department of Defense contracts, variety of contract types, and contract pricing is preferred. + Must have a thorough understanding of contract principles, theories, concepts, and regulations, and experience demonstrating a broad application of those practices, techniques, and standards under the Federal Acquisition Regulations and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations. + Must be customer focused and possess: (1) the ability to develop innovative solutions to a variety of unusually complex problems; (2) excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills to accurately document and report findings to a variety of audiences; (3) excellent interpersonal and leadership skills to influence and guide employees, senior managers, customers and other senior external parties; (4) the ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate multiple work phases; (5) the ability to lead less experienced professional employees; and,(6) excellent computer skills. + Working knowledge of SAP desirable. Ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required. + Security Clearance is desired. **Salary:** $68,770 - $116,193 **Travel Percentage Required** 0 - 25 **Relocation Assistance Provided** Provided **US Citizenship Required?** Yes **Clearance Required?** Desired **Clearance Level** Secret **Workstyle** Hybrid General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. EEO is the law. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. To learn more visit https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/499/v2_0/EEO Notices.pdf. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions.