Junior Federal Contracts Admin - Secret Clearance Eligible

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Educational assistance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Advanced Technology & Research Corporation in Beltsville, MD is seeking a Jr. Contracts Administrator to join our full-time team.

You will support contract and program management, track funds, expenses, and billings, and help ensure FAR/DFAR compliance. Responsibilities include reviewing awards, preparing reports, coordinating modifications, administering contracts in Deltek CostPoint, and collaborating with finance, billing, and program teams.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Review contract award documents to ensure information matches latest proposal and coordinate with program teams to initiate kick-off meetings and communicate 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.
• 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.

Skills

Federal contracting knowledge

Excel skills

Analytical ability

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Deltek CostPoint

MS Office

Job description

Advanced Technology & Research Corporation in Beltsville, MD is seeking a Jr. Contracts Administrator to join our full-time team.

You will support contract and program management, track funds, expenses, and billings, and help ensure FAR/DFAR compliance. Responsibilities include reviewing awards, preparing reports, coordinating modifications, administering contracts in Deltek CostPoint, and collaborating with finance, billing, and program teams.