JR. CONTRACTS SPECIALIST

Platform Aerospace; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Aerospace is seeking a Junior Contracts Specialist to support contract administration across the lifecycle. The role involves maintaining records, processing modifications, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure compliance with federal regulations.

Responsibilities include data entry in Costpoint and SharePoint, assisting with NDAs and Teaming Agreements, and supporting FAA registration activities. A DoD Secret clearance is required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 0–2 years' experience in contracts administration or related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and SharePoint.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint, OnePlan, or similar contract management systems preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support contracts throughout the lifecycle, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and regulations (FAR, CFR, agency regs, OMB Circulars).
• Create, maintain, archive contract records and modifications in SharePoint.
• Enter/update contract data in Costpoint, OnePlan, and other systems, including awards, modifications, and clauses.
• Coordinate with Program Management, Finance, Operations, and external customers to facilitate contract administration.
• Assist with contract financial administration including setup, modifications, funding updates, and billing support.
• Generate routine contract reports: deliverables tracking, backlog, billing registers, and status reports.
• Support contract review workflows by routing documents and following up with stakeholders.
• Assist with NDAs, Teaming Agreements and related modifications; maintain records.
• Support FAA registration activities and maintain aircraft records.

Skills

MS Office

SharePoint

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Contracts Management, Legal Studies, or related field

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

OnePlan

Job description

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JR. CONTRACTS SPECIALIST

Professional Hollywood, MD, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1331

Salary Range: $47,826.09 To $62,200.00 Annually

JOB TITLE: Junior Contracts Specialist
DEPARTMENT: Contracts
REPORTS TO: Director of Contracts
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
CLEARANCE: Ability to Obtain and Maintain a Secret Security Clearance
LOCATION: Hollywood, MD

Job Summary

The Junior Contracts Specialist supports the administration of contracts throughout the contract lifecycle. This role is responsible for maintaining contract records, processing contract modifications, coordinating approvals, managing agreements, and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and applicable federal regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the administration of contracts throughout the contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and applicable regulations, including FAR, CFR, agency acquisition regulations, and OMB circulars.
• Create, maintain, update, and archive contract records, deliverables, correspondence, and modifications within SharePoint.
• Enter and update contract information in Costpoint, OnePlan, and other contract management systems, including contract awards, modifications, periods of performance, funding changes, and FAR/DFARS clauses.
• Coordinate with Program Management, Finance, Operations, and external customers to facilitate contract administration activities and maintain accurate contract data.
• Assist with contract financial administration, including project setup, contract modifications, funding updates, billing support, and revenue-related activities.
• Generate and prepare routine contract reports, including deliverables tracking, contract backlog reports, billing registers, standard bills, and biweekly status reports.
• Support contract review and approval workflows by routing documents, tracking approvals, and following up with stakeholders to ensure timely processing.
• Assist with the preparation, tracking, and administration of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Teaming Agreements (TAs), consultant agreements, and related modifications.
• Maintain agreement records, trackers, and supporting documentation.
• Support FAA registration compliance activities, including maintaining aircraft registration records, processing annual N-Number renewals, updating internal systems, and ensuring documentation remains accurate and complete.
• Perform other duties as necessary and/or assigned.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Contracts Management, Legal Studies, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, or an additional 4+ years of relevant experience may be substituted for a degree.
• 0-2 years of experience in contracts administration, procurement, project coordination, finance, or a related business environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint, OnePlan, or similar contract management systems preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of contract administration principles and federal contracting regulations, including FAR and DFARS.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Familiarity with the aerospace, defense, or manufacturing industry.
• Familiarity with Federal Government contracting processes and requirements.
• Experience supporting government contracts, subcontract administration, or proposal activities.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to traverse office and manufacturing facilities as required.