Contracts Manager

Job Description

Job Description

For over two decades, MSM Industries has been a trusted partner to the U.S. Department of Defense and its prime contractors, delivering innovative material and system solutions that advance national security missions. Based in Riverside, California, MSM is ISO 9001 : 2015 certified and specializes in :

Advanced material solutions for signature reduction and environmental control

High-performance system integration and assembly

Precision in-house manufacturing and rapid-response program execution

Our reputation is built on innovation, reliability, and on-time delivery — every time.

Why Join MSM

At MSM, your expertise drives real impact. You’ll collaborate closely with engineers, production specialists, and executive leaders, helping to deliver solutions that protect and advance U.S. defense capabilities.

We offer :

Career growth and development opportunities through mentorship and training

A supportive team culture that values initiative, continuous improvement, and collaboration

Competitive pay, benefits, and the stability of a long-standing defense partner

Role Overview

As Contracts & Quoting Manager, you’ll be the bridge between customer needs and operational excellence — managing the end-to-end quoting, proposal, and contract administration process.

This role plays a key part in driving order capture and ensuring accurate, timely communication across customers and internal teams.

You will :

• Own and improve the quote-to-order process from RFQ receipt to contract review
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, finance, and quality to ensure accurate and timely quotes
• Maintain catalog pricing and manage quotes for repeat items
• Serve as a customer liaison, ensuring strong communication throughout the quoting process
• Oversee ERP order entry and maintain consistent data integrity
• Manage customer PO revisions, including drawings, quantities, and shipping updates
• Continuously refine quoting workflows and KPIs for improved efficiency

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary : $85,000–$100,000 (commensurate with experience)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance (employer contribution)

Retirement plan participation

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Discretionary annual bonuses

Additional Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder) in compliance with U.S. export control (ITAR) regulations

Willingness to work extended hours when needed to meet program deadlines

Commitment to a collaborative, team-based environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

MSM Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based on merit, competence, and qualifications, and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.