GovCon Contract Administrator: Entry-Level

The Ascendancy Group LTD; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ascendancy Group LTD is hiring an entry‑level Contract Administrator to support the full lifecycle of contract and subcontract administration for federal prime awards in Virginia Beach. You will help manage subcontractors, review agreements, track prime awards, and ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and company policies.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, collaborative with Accounting/Finance, PMO Operations, and Business Development, and eager to learn GovCon contracting mechanics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent.
• 0–2+ years of government contracting, procurement, pricing, or subcontract administration (internships welcome).
• Basic understanding of FAR/DFARS and federal contract types (FFP, T&M, CP).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to read and interpret contract language.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office tools; excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Support review and administration of prime contract awards, modifications, and related docs to identify obligations, deliverables, flow downs, and compliance.
• Assist with creation, review, and processing of subcontract agreements, NDAs, task orders, and modifications.
• Support subcontractor onboarding by collecting required documents and maintaining accurate files.
• Track funding, deliverables, performance periods, and modifications; communicate updates to program managers and subcontractors.

Skills

Contract administration

Subcontract administration

Documentation management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Office Suite

Job description

The Ascendancy Group LTD is hiring an entry‑level Contract Administrator to support the full lifecycle of contract and subcontract administration for federal prime awards in Virginia Beach. You will help manage subcontractors, review agreements, track prime awards, and ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and company policies.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, collaborative with Accounting/Finance, PMO Operations, and Business Development, and eager to learn GovCon contracting mechanics.