Jr. Contracts Administrator

Advanced Technology & Research Corp.; Beltsville (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

ADD insurance

401(k)

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Advanced Technology & Research Corporation in Beltsville, MD is seeking a Jr. Contracts Administrator to support contract and program management. The role focuses on tracking funds, expenses and billings, ensuring government regulatory compliance (FAR/DFARS), and coordinating cross-functional teams.

Full-time with a competitive benefits package and Secret Clearance eligibility expectations. The position requires 2–4 years of Federal contracting experience, strong accounting and Excel skills, and

Qualifications

• Experience with Federal Government contracting and requirements.
• Knowledge of Federal contractual instruments and compliance.
• Strong accounting and Excel skills.
• Analytical and organizational abilities with attention to detail.
• Degree in Business Administration or related field; additional certs a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review contract award documents and coordinate with program teams.
• Prepare monthly contract/financial reports.
• Request contract modifications and review for accuracy.
• Coordinate approval of new personnel on contracts and related actions.
• Serve as a business advisor to the program team.
• Support life cycle from winning work to contract close-out.
• Administer agreements through close-out and data entry in Deltek CostPoint.
• Research historical data for reporting and audits.
• Collaborate with program and customer teams as required.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Work with finance, billing, accounting and program management teams.

Skills

Federal contracting experience

Federal contract instruments

Accounting

Excel

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

MS Office

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Jr. Contracts Administrator

LOCATION Beltsville, MD
TYPE: Full-Time
COMPENSATION: $75,000 - $90,000

Advanced Technology & Research Corporation (www.atrcorp.com) is seeking to fill the following full-time permanent position. Based in Maryland and incorporated in 1973, ATR is an equal-opportunity engineering company with a solid reputation in various engineering disciplines for the government and Fortune 500 commercial customers.

Salary for the position is competitive according to qualifications. ATR offers an attractive comprehensive benefits package, including Medical/Dental insurance, free life, long-term and short-term disability, and ADD insurance, 401(k) plan, educational assistance program, and paid time off.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

Description:

Provide Contract and Program Management supporting project. including tracking of contract funds, expenses, and billings and analyzing data for projections.
Monitor contract performance and ensure all government regulatory requirements are met (i.e., FAR, DFAR, limitation of funds, Level of Effort reporting, etc.).

Responsibilities:

• Review contract award documents to ensure information matches latest proposal and coordinate with program teams to initiate kick-off meetings, and communicate the contract requirements to all departments
• Prepare monthly contract/financial reports
• When necessary, request modification to the contract and upon issuance, review for accuracy and coordinate approval
• Coordinate approval of new personnel to be added to contracts as well as any other contract administration actions that may be required
• Serve as a business advisor to the program team
• Support the entire life cycle of the contracts process from winning new business to contract close-out
• Administer existing agreements through close-out, including entry of contract and modification data into Deltek CostPoint
• Research and analyze historical data for reporting and audit purposes
• Collaborate with Program and Customer teams as required
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Must be able to work with other teams that include, finance, billing, accounting and program management.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 2-4years of experience working in Federal Government contracting
• Knowledge of Federal contractual instruments and requirements
• Strong accounting and Excel skills
• Strong Analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to solve problems and implement actions to eliminate problems
• Attention to detail a must.
• Degree in Business Administration or related field, additional Certs a plus

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) in using and developing documents, spreadsheets, and presentations are required.
• Ability to prioritize requirements and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Regular, reliable attendance is required.

Clearance:

The ability to obtain a Secret Clearance is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.