Kimberly M. Jones
Corona,CA
Summary
Accomplished Senior Contract Administrator specializing in contract negotiation, proposal development, and contract lifecycle management. Expertly administer both standard and nonstandard contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. Expertise includes preparing bids, analyzing performance requirements, negotiating contract terms, and facilitating customer engagement to ensure successful contract fulfillment. Provide critical oversight on contract modifications, pricing, and negotiations in leadership of contract administration efforts. Demonstrate a consistent ability to optimize contract processes and secure favorable terms, contributing to millions in revenue generation. Possess leadership experience, guiding junior-level staff and conducting corporate training on contract management systems.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Specialist for Services and Support Operations (SSO)
Parker Hannifan
06.2025 - 10.2026
- Administers assigned contracts of high scope and complexity to ensure fulfillment of contractual obligations. Defines requirements, generating and providing input for proposals, negotiating pricing and terms, monitoring contract performance and ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
- Directed and oversaw multiple customer accounts, interpreting requests, monitoring performance and delivery, investigating complaints, generating proposals, negotiating pricing, and ensuring compliance with contracts.
- Defined customer contractual requirements for new products and systems, including proposals for engineering design and system hardware.
- Managed order management tasks, including order entry, schedule changes, portal management, demand plan creation as part of sales and operating plan (S&OP), customer communication, and PO/contract review and analysis.
Contract Manager, Government & Public Services Contracts
Contractor through Ignitec to Deloitte Services LP
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Guided and coordinated proposal and award activities for assigned contracts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Ability to provide guidance to internal teams relating to all phases of the contract lifecycle. Independently conduct reviews of complex contract actions in all phases of the contract life cycle - develop and implement tactical action plans to address risks and opportunities. Ensured compliance and accuracy of contracts administration for assigned portfolio. Develops skillset and knowledge to serve as a domain expert on selected areas related to federal contracts and acquisition-- Serves as the group SME for a selected acquisition/Contracting Topic Monitor assigned contracts portfolios (to include pipeline and contract performance) to identify risk areas and opportunities to maximize revenue creation and retention. Manages individual workload to ensure the timely and compliant accomplishment of project deadlines and completes accurate internal and external client deliverables. Collaborated with enabling areas to resolve complex contracts administration and proposal challenges, enhancing overall contract management effectiveness. Accurately and timely performs contract data entry into various systems and monitors data updates. Resolves discrepancies related to contract documents and ensures data quality and accuracy. Tracks and communicates the key issues and status of contracts portfolio relative to contract requirements. Completes negotiations of complex and/or non-standard contracts and agreements. Actively shares lessons learned to facilitate knowledge sharing within team and larger organization. Executed additional job-related duties.
- Managed contract reviews for Deloitte Services LP vendor and client agreements.
- Coordinated contract lifecycle tasks through Ignitec support processes.
- Drafted amendments, renewals, and statements of work for service engagements.
Sr. Principal Contract Administrator, Level 4
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp
01.2010 - 01.2024
- Spearhead contract negotiation and administration for standard and nonstandard contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. Strengthened customer interactions for complex projects by managing entire contract lifecycle, including proposal preparation, contract extensions, and terminations. Improve accuracy of bids and proposals by examining estimates of materials, equipment, services, production costs, and performance requirements to ensure completeness. Boosted contract fulfillment and informed decision-making by advising leadership on contractual rights and obligations. Enhanced future contract negotiations and reporting by compiling and analyzing contractual data and maintaining historical information. Facilitate strategic advice and guidance on contract modifications to mitigate risks, ensuring accurate documentation and necessary management approvals throughout contract changes. Streamline contract administration processes and maintain consistency across the organization by educating employees on the Contract Management System (CMS). Experience evaluating and developing contractual documents in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and/or similar state, local or industry laws and regulations. Maximize the overall quality and capability of the contract organization through continuous improvement efforts.
- Directed strategic planning initiatives for defense systems programs at Northrop Grumman. for Northrop Grumman defense systems programs.
- Facilitated coordination among cross-functional teams within engineering and operations at Northrop Grumman. across Northrop Grumman engineering and operations groups.
- Conducted thorough reviews of program requirements for aerospace and mission systems projects. for Northrop Grumman aerospace and mission systems work.
Sr. Contract Administrator
Moog Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Ensured compliance with company policies and customer requirements by leading contract negotiation and administration for proposals, including RFP/RFC analysis, pricing, and contract fulfillment. Strengthened alignment with business objectives through regular interaction with senior management and providing strategic input on contract activities. Orchestrated contract documentation and input into the company's business system, ensuring up-to-date and accurate contractual records. Oversaw preparation of proposals, negotiating terms and fostering positive customer interactions to facilitate smooth contract execution. Streamlined contract processes to align with company and client expectations while ensuring compliance with legal requirements and sound business practices.
- Drafted and negotiated terms, conditions, and amendments with customers.
- Managed contract reviews for Moog aerospace and defense programs.
- Analyzed statements of work, purchase orders, and proposal requirements.
Contract Administrator
The Boeing Company
Huntington Beach, California
06.2006 - 12.2008
- Drafted and edited sales agreements, NDAs, and amendments for legal review.
- Coordinated contract routing with sales, legal, and procurement teams.
- Reviewed Parker Hannifin contract terms for compliance with company policies.
Contract Administrator, Level 4
The Boeing Company
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Aligned complex contracts with customer specifications, managing contract administration to ensure compliance with company policies and legal regulations. Negotiated contract terms and modifications with customers, engaging clients to secure favorable agreements and adjustments. Streamlined communication and accuracy of information flow across departments by preparing and maintaining contract documentation. Enhanced timeliness and efficiency in fulfillment of contractual obligations in management of the entire contract lifecycle, increasing customer satisfaction. Optimized industry knowledge to implement customer and negotiation strategy reviews, assisting in preparation of compelling presentations and delivering insights on contract performance and key metrics.
- Reviewed Boeing contract terms, conditions, and clauses for compliance.
- Prepared contract documents using Boeing procurement and supplier management processes.
- Coordinated with legal, finance, and program teams on contract changes.
Contract & Royalty Administrator
The Boeing Management Company
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Generated over $3.0M in royalty revenue by effectively managing intellectual property contracts and license agreements for the company. Fostered relationships with key stakeholders and oversaw post-execution stages of license agreements as primary interface with licensees, enhancing collaboration and compliance. Drove timely and consistent revenue collection in management of contractual obligations, creating and negotiating payment plans for licensees. Executed contractual correspondence to ensure clear communication with licensees and company divisions, maintaining compliance with agreements and facilitating resolution of issues. Strengthened adherence to license agreements by verifying that both parties fulfilled their contractual obligations in accordance with the terms. Managed special agreements, including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Teaming Agreements, and Memorandums of Understanding, ensuring legal and contractual integrity throughout processes.
- Coordinated executive calendars and meeting schedules for Boeing management teams.
- Prepared correspondence, memos, and reports for Boeing Management Company leadership.
- Maintained accurate records, files, and confidential documents for administrative support.
Management Trainee, Entry Level
Rockwell Corporation
05.1986 - 12.2002
Education
Master of Business Administration - Marketing
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CABachelor of Science - Business Administration, Marketing
University of Southern California
Skills
- Contract Administration
- Team Leadership
- Communication Writing
- Information Management
- Proposal & Contract Development
- Conference Planning
- Contract Management System (CMS)
- Corporate Training
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Strong Decision-Making
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Verbal & Written Communication
Personal Information
Title: Senior Contract Administrator
Timeline
Contract Specialist for Services and Support Operations (SSO)
Parker Hannifan
06.2025 - 10.2026
Contract Manager, Government & Public Services Contracts
Contractor through Ignitec to Deloitte Services LP
10.2024 - 02.2025
Sr. Principal Contract Administrator, Level 4
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp
01.2010 - 01.2024
Sr. Contract Administrator
Moog Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2010
Contract Administrator
The Boeing Company
06.2006 - 12.2008
Contract Administrator, Level 4
The Boeing Company
01.2006 - 01.2008
Contract & Royalty Administrator
The Boeing Management Company
01.2003 - 01.2005
Management Trainee, Entry Level
Rockwell Corporation
05.1986 - 12.2002
Master of Business Administration - Marketing
Pepperdine University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Marketing
University of Southern California