Junior Contracts Administrator

Description

What You'll Do:

As our Junior Contracts Administrator, you'll be part of our growing corporate contracts team based in our Lexington Park, MD HQ office. This position will offer you the unique chance to grow in the field of government contracts. If you are analytical, numbers-oriented, and a critical thinker – this will be an excellent opportunity for you! This is not a remote position; work will be performed on-site. There may be some flexibility for telework as needed. 

The Jr. Contracts Administrator will report to our Director of Contracts, and under their supervision will perform the following duties: 

• Assist with the various types of Contract Agreements (TAs, NDAs, etc.) 
• Maintain and cultivate communication with the prime contractors
• Help directors and program managers achieve their contractual financial and performance goals and objectives
• Process funding modifications for additional funds and/or de-obligating funds 
• Conduct contract close-out procedures according to the FAR; handling all applicable duties of contract close-outs, and preparing required documentation for signature.
• Manage records of agreements and ensure compliance with terms and conditions
• Examine contract performance requirements, deliverables, and schedules to ensure timeliness and accuracy
• Review all correspondence concerning contracts and respond/advise as appropriate
• Aid in the proposal process for new business to include pricing and analysis of Request For Proposal (RFP) terms and conditions
• Perform additional contracts-related duties as needed by the contracts team 

Requirements

Who You Are:

The Jr. Contracts Administrator should have the following experience and traits: 

•  A high school diploma is required; formal post-secondary education is a plus, but not required
• Some knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) is preferred
• Experience with contract administration phases, including project control and pricing experience, desired
• Proficiency with MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint) is required

To be successful in this role, you will need to have a high level of customer service and responsiveness; you should be comfortable communicating with individuals at all levels through email, on the phone, and in person. You should also be a proactive person who takes pride in your work, is open to learning opportunities, and is willing to assist the team in any way possible. 

ASEC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

Who We Are:

ASEC offers meaningful work and a culture that supports your professional and personal growth. We are a 100% employee-owned business focused on providing value and innovation in the areas of engineering, information technology, training, and logistics. We believe in doing what is right for the Warfighter, plain and simple. We encourage you to explore what makes us different.

Why work at ASEC?

• 100% employee-owned
• Thriving employee culture
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401K match
• Tuition reimbursement

We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote the most qualified persons for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. ASEC will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they choose to inquire about, discuss, or disclose their own compensation or the compensation of another employee or applicant.