Junior Contract Specialist

Dobbs Defense Solutions, LLC; Landover (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,400; Full time

Job summary

Dobbs Defense Solutions is seeking a Junior Contract Specialist to support daily federal contract administration, including awards, modifications, funding actions, reporting, and closeout. You will coordinate with program management, finance, HR, and customers to ensure timely execution in a fast-paced government contracting environment.

Required education includes an associate degree or equivalent, with 1–3 years of federal contracting experience.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent with related field experience in federal contracting.
• 1–3 years supporting federal government contract administration throughout the lifecycle.
• Proficiency with Unanet ERP, Microsoft 365, and SharePoint for contract-related tasks.
• Working knowledge of the FAR and federal contracting principles; strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Professional contracting certifications (FAC-C, DAWIA, NCMA) or equivalent are a plus.
• Experience with GSA MAS, IDIQ, BPA, or task orders.
• Experience working in a federal government contracting environment.

Responsibilities

• Support administration of federal government contracts throughout the lifecycle, including awards, modifications, funding actions, options, task orders, and closeout.
• Maintain contract files, monitor performance periods, funding, deliverables, reporting, and milestones for compliance.
• Manage contract activities using Unanet ERP, Microsoft 365, and SharePoint (project setup, funding, reporting, document management).
• Prepare and process contract documentation, customer correspondence, modifications, and internal reports.
• Coordinate with Program Managers, Finance, HR, subcontractors, and customers to ensure timely contract execution.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Federal contracting knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree in Business Administration, Contracts Management, Government Contracting, Acquisition Management, or related field

Tools

Unanet ERP

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Job description

Our Mission

At Dobbs Defense Solutions, we deliver mission-focused IT, cybersecurity, and data analytics solutions to government and commercial clients through the convergence of automation, innovation, training, and education. Delivering high-quality IT, cybersecurity, and data analytics solutions through proven and innovative methods is our vision.

Job Description

Dobbs Defense Solutions is seeking a Junior Contract Specialist to support the day-to-day administration and management of federal government contracts. The successful candidate will assist with contract execution, compliance, contract modifications, funding administration, reporting, and contract documentation throughout the contract lifecycle. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with Program Management, Finance, Human Resources, and executive leadership in a fast-paced government contracting environment.

Duties

• Support the administration of federal government contracts throughout the contract lifecycle, including contract awards, modifications, funding actions, option periods, task orders, and contract closeout.
• Maintain contract files, monitor periods of performance, funding, deliverables, reporting requirements, and contractual milestones to ensure compliance.
• Manage contract administration activities using Unanet ERP, Microsoft 365, and SharePoint, including project setup, funding, reporting, document management, and record retention.
• Prepare and process contract documentation, customer correspondence, modifications, and internal reports in support of contract administration activities.
• Coordinate with Program Managers, Finance, Human Resources, subcontractors, and customers to support contract execution and ensure timely completion of contractual requirements.
• Support contract compliance by reviewing contractual documents, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with audits and internal compliance reviews.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Associate's degree in Business Administration, Contracts Management, Government Contracting, Acquisition Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and professional contracting certifications.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience supporting federal government contract administration throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Proficiency with Unanet ERP, Microsoft 365, and SharePoint, including contract administration, project setup, funding, reporting, and document management.
• Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and federal contracting principles, with strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Professional contracting certification, such as FAC‑C (Professional), DAWIA Contracting Certification, NCMA Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), NCMA Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), or an equivalent federal acquisition certification.
• Experience supporting GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), IDIQ, BPA, or task order contracts.
• Experience working in a federal government contracting environment.

Required Clearance

Secret

Working Environment

On-Site

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Dobbs Defense Solutions complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including the provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) related to nondiscrimination and fair employment practices. All employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment, are made in accordance with applicable law and company policy.

Salary Range

Pay range information will be disclosed consistent with applicable state and local pay transparency laws once available. For this position, the anticipated salary range is $52,000 to $62,400 annually ($25.00–$30.00 per hour) and will be disclosed in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws.