Entry-Level Federal Contracts Administrator

Spry Methods, Inc.; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid Holidays

PTO accrual 15 days/year

Training allowance

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Job summary

Spry Methods in McLean, VA is seeking an Entry-Level Contracts Administrator to join our team. You will assist in maintaining contract files, monitor compliance with FAR/DFAR, and support GWAC and Schedule contracts under close supervision.

You'll collaborate with multiple departments, draft terms and conditions, prepare small business subcontracting plans, and help ensure timely, accurate contractual deliverables while gaining hands-on federal contracting experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Basic knowledge of contracts/subcontracts administration.
• Familiarity with FAR/DFAR regulations and how they apply to complex contracts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office; knowledge of SharePoint/OneDrive is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining contract and subcontract files, ensuring compliance with federal reporting, regulations, and policies.
• Support management of GWAC and Schedule contracts and track modifications, payments, and access fees.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve contractual issues and mitigate risks.
• Draft terms and conditions for contracts and agreements.
• Assist in negotiating subcontract agreements and small business subcontracting plans.
• Coordinate with departments to meet contractual requirements and present a unified company image.
• Provide support to Program Managers and business area leads as needed.
• Serve as primary point of contact on assigned contracts and projects.
• Research contracting and compliance matters and advise operations accordingly.
• Ensure proactive maintenance of contract documentation.
• Review performance and deliverables for accuracy and alignment with bid specs.
• Assist in preparing prime and subcontract solicitation packages.
• Contribute to value-added analysis of terms and risk mitigation.
• Support the proposal team by reviewing solicitations and surfacing questions.
• Assist in development of cost/offer volumes and IP/OCI plans as required.
• Assist in negotiations and administration of NDAs and teaming/subcontract documents; coordinate legal reviews when needed.
• Manage workload to meet deadlines and priorities with attention to detail.
• Develop understanding of business case, financial considerations, and P&L implications.

Skills

Contracts knowledge

Regulations familiarity

Communication skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

OneDrive

Job description

Spry Methods in McLean, VA is seeking an Entry-Level Contracts Administrator to join our team. You will assist in maintaining contract files, monitor compliance with FAR/DFAR, and support GWAC and Schedule contracts under close supervision.

You'll collaborate with multiple departments, draft terms and conditions, prepare small business subcontracting plans, and help ensure timely, accurate contractual deliverables while gaining hands-on federal contracting experience.