Associate Contract Specialist

Yulista Solutions•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

Yulista Holding LLC is seeking an entry-to-junior level Associate Contract 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 serves as 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. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience, and at least one year of experience in government contract administration or a closely related government contracting environment. Candidates should demonstrate confidentiality, strong communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively under moderate supervision while handling time-sensitive requests and changing priorities. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe PDF tools is required. Prior experience or familiarity with Department of Defense or defense industry contracting, SAM.gov, contract management systems, the FAR, and common government contract types is preferred. Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants, spouses of Calista shareholders, and shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g). Yulista and its subsidiaries state that they provide equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. The job description is not exhaustive or an employment agreement; management may alter the scope of work within its framework without prior notice.

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 or defense industry contracting environment.
Familiarity with SAM.gov and contract management systems.
Familiarity with the FAR.
General exposure to common government contract types, such as Firm-Fixed-Price, Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee, and Time & Materials.

Responsibilities

Administer and distribute standard company boilerplate agreements, including NDAs, Teaming Agreements, 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 quickly and accurately to internal and external contract data calls and reporting requirements.
Coordinate inputs with the internal ASE contracts team, facilitate timely reviews, and complete taskers efficiently.
Track contract performance dates, deliverable schedules, option periods, and expiration dates.
Assist Contract Managers and Contract Administrators with administrative tasks and meeting preparation.
Take detailed notes during key contract reviews.
Perform other duties as assigned.