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Contracts Administration & Bid Manager Full Time Chatsworth, CA, US
10 days ago Requisition ID: 1412
Salary Range: $110,000.00 To $120,000.00 Annually
Contracts Administrator & Bid Manager
Location: Chatsworth, CA
Department: Sales

Reports To: Director of Sales

Hydraulics International, Inc. (HII) is seeking a Government Contracts Administrator & Bid Manager to support the full lifecycle of U.S. Government and commercial contracts, from solicitation through contract closeout. This position is responsible for coordinating proposal development, reviewing contract requirements, administering awarded contracts, and ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and customer contractual requirements.

The successful candidate will work closely with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, and Executive Management to prepare competitive proposals, negotiate contract terms, manage contract modifications, monitor contractual performance, and ensure timely execution of customer obligations.

Key Responsibilities
Manage RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, Sources Sought Notices, and proposal submissions.
Coordinate proposal schedules and cross-functional proposal teams.
Review customer contracts, purchase orders, and amendments for contractual compliance.
Prepare Bid/No-Bid packages and proposal compliance matrices.
Coordinate pricing, cost estimates, and proposal documentation.
Negotiate contractual terms and conditions with customers within delegated authority.
Administer awarded contracts, including modifications, option exercises, and closeout activities.
Monitor contract deliverables, funding, schedules,



and customer requirements.
Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, EAR, and company policies.
Maintain contract files, proposal records, and reporting metrics.
Support customer audits and internal compliance reviews.

Serve as the primary point of contact for contractual and proposal-related matters with customers and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Contracts, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.

1. 10 years of experience in government contracts administration, proposal management, or defense contracting.

Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and U.S. Government contracting procedures.

Experience with proposal preparation, contract administration, and contract negotiations.
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

APMP or NCMA certification is preferred but not required.

Schedule: M-F 8am-5pm

We offer competitive compensation & perks package: 401(k)

Health insurance (Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance)
PTO
$110K-$120K
Organization Description:
HII headquartered in Chatsworth, California, U.S.A., is a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, aviation and commercial industries, Government agencies and prime contractors worldwide. Focused on defense and commercial technology,



the Company develops manufactures and supports a broad range of systems for over one hundred industries as well as mission critical and military sustainment requirements worldwide.

We are extremely proud of the fact that our extensive design capabilities enable us to produce the most sophisticated units known to today's technology.

Our corporate, engineering and manufacturing facilities, located in Chatsworth, CA and Forsyth, GA, encompass over 625,000 sq. feet. Our manufacturing facility is equipped with the latest state-of-the-art equipment such as CNC lathes and mills, computerized tube bending, and automatic press brake and programmable punch press, laser topography scanners, and other quality verification devices.

HII has combined the greatest talent, skill, and equipment to best service our customers' demands.

HII is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination and harassment against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability (including physical, emotional, and mental health), or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact (818) 998-1231x2200 for assistance.

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