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# Contracts Administrator at Trust Automation

- **Company:** Trust Automation
- **Location:** San Luis Obispo, CA
- **Posted:** 2026-09-17
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-13
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/trustautomation/jobs/8816864002

## Job description

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 By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the information provided within. You certify that the information contained in this application is correct to the best of your knowledge. You understand that to falsify information is grounds for refusing to hire, or for discharge should you be hired.

## About Trust Automation

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Trust Automation designs and manufactures advanced motion control and power management systems for defense, semiconductor, and industrial automation markets.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Women-Owned Small Business)
- **Headquarters**: San Luis Obispo, California, United States
- **Founded**: 1990
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Defense (including Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems), Semiconductor, Industrial Automation, Medical
- **Target customers**: Government/Defense contractors, semiconductor equipment manufacturers, industrial automation integrators (B2B, Enterprise)
- **Mission statement**: "From battlefields to semiconductor fabs, Trust Automation is committed to overcoming your most difficult motion, motor control and power management challenges."

## Products & Services
- **Custom Motors & Linear Drives**: High-performance motors and linear drives engineered for demanding defense and industrial applications.
- **Digital Drives & Assemblies**: Custom digital drive systems and full assemblies designed for reliability in harsh environments.
- **Counter-sUAS & Cybersecurity**: Counter-small unmanned aircraft systems (C-sUAS) and cybersecurity technologies for defense applications.
- **Power Management Solutions**: Custom power management systems for complex electromechanical applications.
- **Full-System Design & Manufacturing**: End-to-end engineering, prototyping, and manufacturing services with a single-source approach.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed
- **Annual Revenue**: $26.9M (estimated for 2025-2026)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Privately held; key customers include defense and semiconductor industry leaders. Certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) by the U.S. SBA.
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew +26.3% YoY (from ~75 to 106 employees); currently has 22-28 active job postings; expanding facility footprint (96,000 sq ft HQ); 55% yearly LinkedIn follower growth.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Systems Engineering Approach**: Designs components within the context of the overall system, improving performance, energy efficiency, reliability, and safety while reducing risk and cost.
- **Single-Source Integration**: Combines design and manufacturing under one roof, centralizing quality control, reducing supply chain complexity, and accelerating time-to-market.
- **30+ Years of Defense & Industrial Expertise**: Deep track record in mission-critical applications (battlefield, semiconductor fabs).
- **Advanced Simulation Tools**: Evaluates product functionality and manufacturing processes simultaneously, identifying issues before physical prototyping.
- **WOSB Certification**: Provides a competitive edge in government and defense contracting.

## Strategic Focus
- Scaling engineering and manufacturing talent to meet growing defense and semiconductor demand.
- Expanding counter-sUAS and cybersecurity product lines.
- Deepening single-source design-to-manufacturing capabilities for complex electromechanical systems.
- Investing in facility and infrastructure growth (96,000 sq ft campus).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Values**: Strong emphasis on Respect, Agility, Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, and Community. Recognized with the SLO County Family-Friendly Workplace "Blue Diamond" Award.
- **Benefits**: 100% employer-paid healthcare for employees (partial for dependents), generous PTO (vacation, sick, 11 paid holidays), bonuses, 401K with profit sharing, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life/AD&D Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.
- **Onsite Children's Center**: Licensed early care and education center for infants, toddlers, and older children — a rare and highly-valued perk.
- **Work-Life Balance**: Encouraged and supported; located in San Luis Obispo, California (Central Coast), with access to beaches, hiking, and outdoor recreation.
- **Office Environment**: Onsite recreation includes foosball, air hockey, ping-pong, and video games; monthly team events and catered breakfasts.
- **Community Focus**: Active volunteer programs and partnerships with local civic, arts, health, education, and animal welfare organizations.
- **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Not explicitly stated; roles appear to be primarily on-site in San Luis Obispo.
- **Employee Rating**: 4.5/5.0 on LinkedIn (46 reviews) — Work-Life: 4.5, Compensation: 4.0, Culture: 4.5, Career: 4.1.
- **Notable Alumni Destinations**: Apple, Pacific Gas and Electric, Lockheed Martin, Cal Poly SLO — indicating strong talent development.

## Sources
1. [Trust Automation - About Us](https://trustautomation.com/about-us/)
2. [Trust Automation - Homepage](https://trustautomation.com/)
3. [Trust Automation - Careers](https://trustautomation.com/careers/)
4. [Trust Automation - LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/trust-automation)
5. [Trust Automation - Greenhouse Job Board](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/trustautomation)

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