Contract Administrator

Job Title: Contract Administrator

Location: San Diego, California (Onsite)

Pay rate: Up to $55 an hour

Job Description:

The Contract Administrator manages the full contract life cycle, from proposal and planning to execution and closeout. Responsibilities include source selection, contract preparation, revisions, negotiations, and performance analysis. Ensures compliance, efficiency, and overall contract effectiveness.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Process Management – Develops and manages contracts, ensures compliance with requirements, organizes records, and drives process improvements. Identifies, documents, and monitors workflows to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Critical Analysis – Evaluates requirements, data, and information to define solutions or alternative approaches that align with business objectives. Supports strategic initiatives through collaborative implementation of changes.
• Effective Communication – Clearly conveys complex information through verbal, written, and digital channels. Facilitates collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, fosters relationships, and ensures alignment with organizational goals. Coaches teams to enhance performance and adherence to mission and values.
• Technical Proficiency – Utilizes electronic information systems, including MS Word and Excel, to manage contracts and documentation efficiently.
• Contract Oversight – Manages the full contract life cycle, from proposal through performance to closeout. Develops and updates scope of work and agreements, facilitates pre-bid and pre-award conferences, ensures contract compliance, and resolves issues.
• Proposal and Specification Management – Prepares bids, specifications, and contractual documents, including RFPs, RFQs, amendments, and change orders. Monitors contract terms, interprets agreements, and recommends compliance measures.
• Negotiation and Administration – Leads contract negotiations, recommends awards, ensures contract effectiveness, and oversees termination and closeout. Resolves conflicts, manages payments, and mitigates risks.
• Stakeholder Coordination – Serves as the primary contact for all contract processes and inquiries, including on-call contractor services. Tracks contract deadlines, ensures continuous contract effectiveness, and coordinates approvals and communication. Maintains records, facilitates process improvements, and provides training on best practices.

Qualifications:

• Education – Bachelor's degree in Acquisition and Contract Management, Business or Public Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience – 5 years of contract development and administration experience, preferably in a public agency, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: Up to $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55