Contracts Specialist in Torrance, California at OKSI

About OKSI
At OKSI (Opto-Knowledge Systems, Inc.), we believe in owning problems end to end — from first concept through final delivery. We see it through! If you're looking for a place where you can take real ownership, stretch your skills, a place to grow your career while owning meaningful, mission-driven work, this is where you belong!

The Role
OKSI is looking for a Contracts Specialist to support the full contract lifecycle across our federal and commercial agreements. You'll work directly with our Contracts, Program Management, and Business Development teams to keep contract administration, commercial agreements, and subcontracting moving accurately and on schedule.

What You'll Do

• Administer awarded U.S. Government contracts (Cost-Plus, FFP, T&M) and commercial B2B agreements from pre-award through closeout; maintain contract files, correspondence logs, and deliverable tracking
• Draft and review commercial agreements including PSAs and MSAs; prepare and administer NDAs with partners, teaming organizations, and vendors; track renewal and expiration dates
• Support procurement and subcontracting, including issuance of subcontracts and teaming agreements with FAR/DFARS flow-down clauses; monitor subcontractor performance and invoicing
• Review solicitation documents (RFPs, RFQs, IFBs) and flag contractual risk areas in support of proposal activities
• Ensure adherence to FAR, DFARS, and agency supplements; support DCAA/DCMA audit prep; maintain CDRLs and reporting obligations
• Submit receiving reports and contract deliverable documentation in U.S. Government reporting systems

Required Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in U.S. Government contracting, procurement, or acquisition
• Familiarity with contract types: FFP, CPFF, CPAF, T&M, and IDIQ/task-order vehicles
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable collaborating across program, finance, and BD teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Procurement, or related field (equivalent experience considered)
• DAWIA Level I or II certification in Contracting
• Experience with contract management systems or ERP systems

Compensation and Benefits

• $90,000 - $155,000. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint depending on qualifications and the budget allocated for this role.
• Medical, dental, vision fully paid
• 3 weeks vacation
• Automatic company contribution to 401K – 5% of earned wages (no matching required)
• Educational assistance
• This role is hybrid (Los Angeles), 3-4 days a week onsite

Additional Requirements:

• You must have, or be eligible to obtain, a U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance. You will be subject to government security investigations and must be able to access classified information. The inability to obtain a security clearance will result in you being ineligible for the position.

ITAR Requirements

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

We are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in the application and hiring process.

This employer participates in E-Verify.