Junior Government Contracts Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental insurance

free life

long-term disability

short-term disability

ADD insurance

401(k) plan

educational assistance program

paid time off

Job summary

Advanced Technology & Research Corporation (ATR) is seeking a full-time Contract and Program Manager based in Maryland. The position involves overseeing contract funds, expenses, and billings, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFAR, and coordinating with program teams from win to close-out.

Responsibilities include monthly reporting, contract modifications, personnel approvals, and collaboration with finance, billing, and program management.

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.
• Attention to detail is 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.
• Request modification to the contract and review for accuracy upon issuance; coordinate approval.
• Coordinate approval of new personnel to be added to contracts and any other contract administration actions.
• Serve as a business advisor to the program team.
• Support the 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.
• Work with finance, billing, accounting and program management teams.

Skills

Federal contracting

Federal contracts instruments

Accounting

Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration or related field

Tools

MS Office

Deltek CostPoint

Job description

Advanced Technology & Research Corporation (ATR) is seeking a full-time Contract and Program Manager based in Maryland. The position involves overseeing contract funds, expenses, and billings, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFAR, and coordinating with program teams from win to close-out.

Responsibilities include monthly reporting, contract modifications, personnel approvals, and collaboration with finance, billing, and program management.