GovCon Contracts Associate - DoD/Arlington

Foreign Resource Development Associated; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Foreign Resource Development Associated (FRDA) seeks a dynamic Junior Contracts Administrator to support government contract lifecycle activities, including compliance with FAR/DFARS and proposal support. This role reports to the Director of Contracts and is based in Arlington, VA.

The position offers exposure to DoD/DoW contracting environments, subcontract administration, and post-award activities in a fast-paced setting, ideal for early-career professionals building in government contracting.

Qualifications

• Six months or more in contracts administration, procurement, or government contracting (internships count).
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Basic understanding of FAR/DFARS and strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS Office; ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication; eligible for US government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administration of US Government contracts from award to closeout.
• Review contract terms and FAR/DFARS clauses for compliance.
• Support proposal development, reviews, and compliance matrices.
• Maintain contract files and documentation per policy and audits.
• Track milestones, deliverables, and funding statuses.
• Support contract modifications and change management.
• Coordinate with PMs, finance, and legal to ensure compliance.
• Assist with subcontract administration and closeout processes.
• Support audits (DCAA, DCMA, internal) and regulatory updates.

Skills

MS Office (Excel)

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Multitasking

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Finance / Legal Studies

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Foreign Resource Development Associated (FRDA) seeks a dynamic Junior Contracts Administrator to support government contract lifecycle activities, including compliance with FAR/DFARS and proposal support. This role reports to the Director of Contracts and is based in Arlington, VA.

The position offers exposure to DoD/DoW contracting environments, subcontract administration, and post-award activities in a fast-paced setting, ideal for early-career professionals building in government contracting.