Associate Contract Specialist

Calista Corporation•Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

Yulista Holding LLC is seeking an entry-to-junior level Associate Contracts Specialist to provide administrative, compliance, and operational support to the Contracts Management team. Reporting directly to the ASE Contracts Manager and supporting the broader ASE contracts team, this role is a primary point of contact for routine data calls, system updates, internal correspondence, and day-to-day contract administration across the ASE portfolio. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to expand their skill set through hands-on, on-the-job training.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
At least one year of experience in government contract administration or a closely related government contracting environment.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality when handling proprietary or sensitive business documents.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills, including the ability to handle quick-turnaround data requests.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with moderate supervision, support the contracts team, and respond effectively to time-sensitive requests and changing priorities while producing accurate, high-quality work.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe PDF tools, including formatting, editing, and preparing complex Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, PDFs, and other professional documents for internal and external submission.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience or familiarity working within a Department of Defense (DoD) or defense industry contracting environment.
Familiarity with SAM.gov, contract management systems, and the FAR.
General exposure to common government contract types, such as Firm-Fixed-Price, Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee, and Time & Materials.

Responsibilities

Assist with administration and distribution of standard company boilerplate agreements, including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Teaming Agreements (TAs), and related pre-award documentation to prospective partners and subcontractors.
Maintain, update, and audit the primary ASE contracts spreadsheet to ensure records are complete and accurate.
Upload contract awards, modifications, and related deliverables into the ECMS system in a timely manner.
Maintain organized electronic contract files.
Monitor and maintain active organizational registrations in SAM.gov, including timely renewals, compliance documentation, and reporting.
Respond accurately and promptly to internal and external contract data call requests and reporting requirements.
Correspond with the internal ASE contracts team to coordinate inputs, facilitate timely reviews, and complete taskers efficiently.
Track critical contract performance dates, deliverable schedules, option periods, and expiration dates.
Assist Contract Managers and Contract Administrators with administrative tasks and meeting preparation, and take detailed notes during key contract reviews.
Perform other duties as assigned.