Government Contracts Analyst - NASPO & DLA eCAT

Avantor; Kentucky; On-site; USD 63,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Avantor is seeking a Contract Analyst for Government Contracts to administer and support NASPO, DLA eCAT, and other government vehicles. You will monitor contractual requirements, report on performance, and drive process improvements across internal teams and external customers.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years in government contracts or procurement, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently under defined objectives. Expect cross-functional collaboration and travel up to 5%.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent applicable experience required.
• Minimum of 3+ years of applicable experience in contracts, government procurement, pricing, customer contract operations, reporting, or a related business support function.
• Government procurement and contract administration background preferred.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations preferred, but not required.
• Strong Excel capabilities
• Experience supporting federal, state, or cooperative purchasing contract vehicles such as NASPO, DLA eCAT, GSA, or similar programs preferred.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently with broad general guidance against a framework of defined business objectives.
• Ability to analyze data, prepare reports, maintain pricing files, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Ability to navigate and effectively communicate with internal partners and external customers, including government customer contacts.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage extremely time-sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to understand and comply with internal policies, contract terms, customer requirements, and reporting obligations.
• Ability to travel approximately 5% as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract administrative efforts for NASPO and DLA eCAT, ensuring compliance and timely execution.
• Perform root-cause analysis on compliance issues and implement corrective actions with internal/external partners.
• Produce customer-specific reporting, fee requirements, and contract performance tracking.
• Modify contracts and pricing files and maintain customer pricing documentation.
• Recommend tools, policies, and processes to improve performance, compliance, and efficiency.
• Provide analytics to Sales leadership and Government Contracts Manager to support growth and profitability.
• Collaborate with Sales and Bids/Quotes to implement new agreements and ensure obligations are delivered.
• Train internal partners on reporting obligations and contract requirements.

Skills

Excel

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Independent work

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Avantor is seeking a Contract Analyst for Government Contracts to administer and support NASPO, DLA eCAT, and other government vehicles. You will monitor contractual requirements, report on performance, and drive process improvements across internal teams and external customers.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years in government contracts or procurement, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently under defined objectives. Expect cross-functional collaboration and travel up to 5%.