Contracts Administrator

Trust Automation

Trust Automation is a government contractor and has over 35 years of experience in custom motors, linear drives, digital drives, and systems which meet the unique needs of its customers. Its product line includes motors, linear drives, digital drives, custom assemblies, and products to fit unique applications and ground-up system design and manufacturing solutions. We design, build and support control and power management systems for the most demanding defense, semiconductor, industrial automation, and medical applications.

Trust Automation is an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting, hiring, developing, and retaining a skilled, productive, and diverse workforce, personnel with competencies and experience related to the regional and State population. Every employee has an “at-will” relationship with Trust Automation. This means that employment with Trust Automation is at the mutual consent of the employer and the employee and is subject to termination by either party at will, with or without cause or advance notice.

Job Summary

The Contract Administrator supports the Contracts Manager and Contracts Director in the day-to-day administration of a portfolio of defense and commercial contracts. This role plays a key part in maintaining contract files, tracking milestones and deliverables, ensuring compliance documentation is complete and audit ready, and coordinating across internal departments to keep contract execution on track. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, organized, and eager to develop broad knowledge across government and commercial contracting, including familiarity with FAR and DFARS regulations, a variety of contract types, and subcontract administration. This position reports to the Director of Contracts.

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

Department-Wide Administrative Support

Provide administrative support to all members of the Contracts Department including Director, and Contracts Manager

Assist with contract administration tasks across both prime government contracts, subcontracts, and commercial contracts including task orders and potential GSA schedules, blanket purchase agreements

Help maintain comprehensive contract files (electronic) ensuring all documentation is complete, organized, and audit-ready

Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and document action items for contracts team

Assist with department workflow management and process improvement initiatives

Contract & Subcontract Documentation Support

Assist in maintaining contract files including original agreements, modifications, correspondence, invoices, deliverables, and compliance documentation

Help track and monitor contract performance metrics including period of performance, funding status, deliverables, and key dates

Support preparation of contract modifications, amendments, and administrative documents

Assist with reviewing and processing invoices for accuracy and completeness

Help organize and prepare documentation for audits and reviews

Tracking & Monitoring Assistance

Assist in maintaining tracking systems for contract milestones, deliverables, subcontractor performance, and key dates

Help monitor contract and subcontract schedules, providing reminders to managers of upcoming deadlines

Support preparation of status reports and presentations for internal stakeholders

Assist with data entry and maintenance of contracts management systems

Help track action items and follow-up activities across the department

Compliance Support

Assist in ensuring proper flow-down of terms and conditions to subcontractors

Help verify subcontractor compliance documentation (insurance certificates, representations, certifications)

Support audit preparation by organizing files and gathering requested documentation

Assist with maintaining compliance checklists and verification records

Help ensure all required contract administration activities are completed on schedule

Cross-Functional Coordination

Coordinate with Purchasing Department on PO-related documentation and tracking

Assist with communications between Contracts Department and Finance, Program Management, and other internal teams

Help facilitate information flow between contracts team and external consultants or legal counsel

Support proposal development efforts with administrative assistance and document preparation

Position Requirements

General:

U.S. Citizenship

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD government security clearance

This position may be asked to drive for company purposes during the course of employment. If asked and agreed upon, employees must possess a valid California Driver’s License and clean driving record.

May Participate in the identity verification process to access secure client or government portals by authorizing certified supplier or customer management platforms to obtain information from your personal credit profile or other information, solely to verify your identity.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Contracts Management, or related field

2-5 years of experience in contracts administration, government contracting, or related administrative role

Willingness to learn and develop broad contracting knowledge across multiple functional areas

Technical Knowledge:

Basic understanding of government contracting principles

Familiarity with FAR/DFARS regulations

Basic understanding of contract types and terminology

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Skills & Competencies:

Generalist mindset: Ability to support diverse tasks across the department

Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Team player with collaborative attitude and willingness to help where needed

Adaptable and comfortable with onsite work environment

Proactive in identifying ways to support the team

Physical Requirements

Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person, on the telephone or virtually.

Dexterity of hands, fingers, and wrist to operate a computer keyboard, calculator or assemble/manufacture intricate items.

Seeing to read a variety of materials.

Sitting or standing for extended period of time

Physical agility to lift 20 pounds to shoulder height.

Physical agility to lift, carry, push, or pull objects.

Pay/Salary Information

The pay scale of this position is $115,000-$125,000 Annually

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