Honeywell Aerospace is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic Contracts Administrator to join our Defense Systems Business in San Diego, CA. Join a dynamic team and play an integral role managing contracts of all types. This position offers a motivated individual the chance to work side by side with a multi-functional team on all contract related matters. This is a team-based environment providing the opportunity to work across a variety of departments and functional organizations.
ResponsibilitiesMajor Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing and reviewing contracts, amendments, extensions, and terminations
- Represents the Company independently or as part of a team on routine, complex, customer and supply chain transactions.
- Provides substantive contracts and proposal advice, and support to Business Area leads and Supply Chain leaders, as needed.
- Fosters and maintains a sound and reliable relationship with counterparts internal (especially Program Management, Customer Service and Finance) and external customer organizations.
- Shares subject matter knowledge to train Business Area cross-functional staff on contract issues to raise contract awareness, as needed.
- As a member of the Contracts team assist with development and implementation of functional strategy and deliverables.
- Participates in and, when requested, leads special projects or improvement initiatives.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities related to contracting, as required to include supporting audits by prime customers, DCMA, DCAA to include company Compliance Audits or specific data calls.
- Maintain a well-organized system of contract records, and ensure its accuracy and completeness
- Coordinate with internal departments and external parties for contract development and negotiations
- Interpret contract provisions and terms for managers and other involved parties
- Ensure all contracts comply with laws and company policies
- Track and monitor contracts and related documents to ensure timely contract renewals
- Collaborate with legal and finance departments for contract queries and clarifications
- Monitor contract performance to ensure all obligations are met
YOU MUST HAVE
- Three (3) years of experience in government and or commercial contracting.
- Familiarity with legal documents and terminology
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel
- This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export law.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
WE VALUE
- Bachelor's Degree.
- Contracts management experience.
- Experience in the aerospace and defense industry.
- Ability to develop sound relationships in internal and external customer organizations.
- Works well independently with minimal supervision.
- Effective communicator both orally and in writing.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage time and competing priorities, including handling several assignments concurrently.
- Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and documentation databases.
- Strong understanding of contract terms and conditions, FAR, DFARS, and risk mitigation strategies.
Compensation Range –
Salary Range: $79,000.00 – $99,000.00 annually in San Diego, CA. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as business results.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL AEROSPACE
Beyond a performance-driven salary, you'll work alongside dedicated experts on technology that's advancing aviation. As a Honeywell Aerospace employee, you're eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
- Employee assistance program and educational assistance
- Parental leave and 12 paid holidays
- Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time
Explore your benefits: https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/
ABOUT HONEYWELL AEROSPACE
Join a company that's reintroducing itself to the aviation community we've helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA), we're launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution.
Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world's aircraft, your work here has reach that's rare to find anywhere else.
Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we're shaping what comes next.
Every horizon. Every mission. Every day.
ABOUT THE BUSINESS UNIT
CORPORATE
CONTROL SYSTEMS
ELECTRONIC SOLUTIONS
ENGINES & POWER SYSTEMS
Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space. We operate through three business areas:
- Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology on board 90% of the world's aircraft
- Engines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power and electrical systems that keep those aircraft flying
- Control Systems supplies the thermal and motion control systems that support takeoff, landing and the safety of everyone on board
With approximately 58,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, we are also advancing systems for autonomous and supersonic platforms — bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Posting Date: 23-Sept-2026.
U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS
Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.
Skills Required
- Three years of experience in government and/or commercial contracting
- Familiarity with legal documents and terminology
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel
- Ability to access technology, materials, software, or hardware controlled by U.S. export law
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- Bachelor's degree
- Contracts management experience
- Experience in the aerospace and defense industry
- Ability to develop sound relationships with internal and external customer organizations
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage time and competing priorities while handling multiple assignments
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and documentation databases
- Strong understanding of contract terms and conditions, FAR, DFARS, and risk mitigation strategies
The Aerospace Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Aerospace Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by The Aerospace Corporation.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan provides a company‑paid contribution of 8–12% based on years of service with immediate eligibility and vesting, and eligible employees can access retiree medical benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes 15 vacation days (rising to 20 after five years), nine paid holidays, and unlimited sick time for exempt employees with accruals for non‑exempt staff.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work models include a 9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off, supported by backup care services, an EAP, relocation assistance, and home‑office stipends where applicable.
The Aerospace Corporation Insights
What We Do
The space enterprise has been transformed by rapid change and growth. New vehicles for national security space, a more rapid launch cadence, proliferated satellite constellations, the pursuit of interplanetary exploration, and thriving commercial ventures are changing the nature of the space industry. The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace) is a leading architect for U.S. space programs, shaping efforts to outpace threats to our national security while cultivating the technologies needed to further this new era of space commercialization and exploration. Aerospace works across the space enterprise in service of the public interest. In addition to supporting the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community, our customers include NASA, NOAA, numerous federal agencies, and commercial space — all of whom benefit from our deep technical knowledge. We only pursue business related to the space mission and complementary fields, operating as the nation’s trusted partner to solve the toughest challenges and develop reliable and innovative technologies. Innovation in space occurs when people have the freedom to imagine and do. At Aerospace, we take pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex challenges in the space enterprise.
Why Work With Us
We are a non-profit corporation chartered by the government to work on the hardest problems in space. We employ technical experts in every discipline of space-related science and engineering who touch every part of the US space program. Come join us as we make an impact bigger than ourselves.
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