Jr. Contracts Administrator

Advanced Technology and Research Corporation•Beltsville, MD

6d•$75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Advanced Technology & Research Corporation (ATR), an equal-opportunity engineering company based in Maryland, is seeking a full-time, permanent Jr. Contracts Administrator in Beltsville, Maryland. The role provides contract and program management support, including tracking contract funds, expenses, and billings and analyzing data for projections. It monitors contract performance and ensures compliance with government regulatory requirements such as FAR, DFAR, limitation of funds, and Level of Effort reporting. The administrator supports contracts throughout their lifecycle, from new-business awards through close-out, and works with program, customer, finance, billing, and accounting teams. The role requires 2–4 years of federal government contracting experience, knowledge of federal contractual instruments and requirements, strong accounting and Excel skills, and a degree in Business Administration or a related field. The ability to obtain a Secret clearance is required; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience working 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.
Degree in Business Administration or a related field.
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.
Strong MS Office skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, for developing documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
Ability to prioritize requirements and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Regular, reliable attendance.

Nice To Haves

Additional certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

Review contract award documents to ensure information matches the latest proposal, coordinate with program teams to initiate kick-off meetings, and communicate contract requirements to all departments.
Prepare monthly contract and financial reports.
Request contract modifications when necessary and, upon issuance, review them for accuracy and coordinate approval.
Coordinate approval of new personnel to be added to contracts and other required contract administration actions.
Serve as a business advisor to the program team.
Support the full contract lifecycle, from winning new business through contract close-out.
Administer existing agreements through close-out, including entering 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.