GovCon Contract Administrator: Entry Level

The Ascendancy Group; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ascendancy Group seeks an entry-level Contract Administrator to support the full lifecycle of prime and subcontract administration for federal awards. You will review agreements, assist with NDAs, task orders, and modifications, and help ensure FAR/DFARS compliance.

You will collaborate with Accounting/Finance, PMO Operations, and Business Development, coordinate subcontract onboarding, maintain files, and assist with pricing data. A SECRET clearance is required or eligible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Review prime contract awards, modifications, and related docs to identify obligations, deliverables, flowdowns, and compliance requirements.
• Assist with creation, review, and processing of subcontract agreements, NDAs, task orders, and modifications.
• Support subcontractor onboarding by collecting required documents and ensuring FAR/DFARS compliance.
• Track subcontractor funding, deliverables, performance periods, and modifications; inform program managers and subcontractors of updates.
• Maintain complete and organized subcontract files, including approvals, correspondence, and audit documentation.
• Prepare and update contract summaries, deliverable calendars, funding logs, and other tools for internal teams.
• Review RFP/RFQ docs and assist with compliance matrices, data calls, and coordination with subcontractors for quotes or inputs.
• Support pricing team by assisting data collection, validating subcontractor cost inputs, and ensuring pricing package accuracy.
• Coordinate with program managers, finance, capture, engineering, and subcontractors to support contract execution throughout the lifecycle.
• Track modifications, monitor deadlines, and support contract closeout activities.
• Help maintain historical pricing and subcontracting data for future proposals.
• Participate in internal reviews and audits related to contract and subcontract compliance.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Verbal communication

Written communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science, Contracts, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Ascendancy Group seeks an entry-level Contract Administrator to support the full lifecycle of prime and subcontract administration for federal awards. You will review agreements, assist with NDAs, task orders, and modifications, and help ensure FAR/DFARS compliance.

You will collaborate with Accounting/Finance, PMO Operations, and Business Development, coordinate subcontract onboarding, maintain files, and assist with pricing data. A SECRET clearance is required or eligible.