Contracts Administrator (contingent 034)

Mssi Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense contractor based in Huntsville, AL is seeking a qualified professional to provide support for acquisition management. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 5 years' experience in contracting or database management, and be DAU Contracting Level II certified or equivalent. Responsibilities include reviewing acquisition documents, preparing contract metrics, and liaising with program managers. This role requires a strong understanding of DoD 5000 procurements and efficiency methodologies. A commitment to equal opportunity employment is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in contracting or database management.
• DAU Contracting Level II Certified or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert review on critical acquisition documents.
• Prepare and analyze contract metrics and milestones.
• Act as a liaison between PMs and ACC.
• Provide expertise in document writing during the IP team process.
• Perform risk analysis on contracting milestones.
• Provide acquisition management support services.
• Develop methods for cost, schedule, and performance efficiencies.

Skills

Expert review of acquisition documents

Communication and collaboration

Contract training and seminars

Risk analysis

Cost, schedule, performance efficiencies

Support for DoD 5000 procurements

Education

Bachelor's degree

DAU Contracting Level II Certified

Job description

Job Category: Contracts

Requisition Number: CONTR001835

• Posted : February 20, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Huntsville, AL 35805, USA

Description

A secret security clearance is required.

Location: APG, MD

Requirements:

• Provide expert review and guidance on critical acquisition documents – including PWS, QASPs, SCAs, Acquisition Plans, and Contract Strategies – for CPE IEW&S Program Managers (PMs) and Product/Deputy Managers (PdMs).
• Prepare and analyze contract metrics, establish and monitor contract milestones in coordination with requiring activities and the Army Contracting Command (ACC), and provide regular updates to CPE leadership on Acquisition Lead Times (ALT) and potential award slips.
• Act as a primary liaison between PMs and ACC, facilitating communication and collaboration throughout the acquisition lifecycle; participate in various milestone and programmatic reviews.
• Provide technical expertise in document writing during the Integrated Product Team process, assist with Program Status Reviews up to the CPE level, and coordinate/conduct contract training and in-house seminars for program managers.
• Perform risk analysis on contracting milestones, provide subject matter expertise on the impact of new contracting regulations/guidance, and assist in planning contract actions with realistic IMS schedules and ALTs.
• Provide acquisition management support services for the CPE IEW&S Headquarters Office, including management of the Procurement Portfolio Management Tool (PPMT) and BI Report Tools, and maintain/update content across the Procurement Portfolio.
• Develop and implement methods, processes, and tools to strive for cost, schedule, and performance efficiencies in acquisition activities.
• Must demonstrate specific experience supporting DoD 5000 procurements / ACAT programs.

Education/Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in contracting or database management.
• DAU Contracting Level II Certified or industry equivalent.

Qualifications

• DAU Contracting Level II Certified or industry equivalent.
• 10 years: Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years' experience in contracting or database management.

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