Junior Contracts Representative

Astrion•Arlington, VA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Astrion is hiring a Junior Contracts Representative for its Arlington, Virginia, or Huntsville, Alabama office. This hybrid, full-time role independently administers government prime contracts and subcontracts of lower complexity from award through closeout, ensuring compliance with contractual terms, regulatory requirements, and company policies. The representative applies developing contractual judgment in day-to-day work, seeks guidance from senior contracts personnel as needed, and escalates complex or high-risk matters appropriately. The role uses enterprise contract lifecycle management and approved AI tools to support efficient, accurate, and compliant contract administration while developing advanced contracting expertise. Travel is less than 10%. The position requires the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance; NCMA certification is preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field and at least 3 years of relevant contracts administration experience, or 5 or more years of related contracts administration experience in lieu of a degree.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Basic to working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other applicable agency supplements.
Familiarity with common federal contract types, including CPFF, CPAF, FFP, and T&M.
Ability to independently administer lower-complexity contracts while seeking guidance from senior contracts personnel as needed.
Developing knowledge of federal government contracting practices and regulatory compliance, with ability to apply regulatory guidance in routine situations.
Ability to research contractual issues, use sound judgment in routine matters, and escalate moderate- or higher-complexity issues appropriately.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple assignments in a deadline-driven environment with supervision.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Willingness to learn and develop in a collaborative team environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Deltek Costpoint or a similar ERP system.
NCMA certification (CFCM or CCCM), or progress toward certification.
Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance, if required.

Responsibilities

Independently administer routine or lower-complexity prime contracts and subcontracts from award through closeout, ensuring timely execution, accurate documentation, and compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
Assist with proposal activities, including reviewing solicitations, preparing representations and certifications, and participating in color team reviews.
Prepare and process contract modifications, subcontract agreements, teaming agreements, and NDAs with oversight and review by senior contracts staff.
Monitor contract funding, deliverables, and reporting requirements; identify potential issues and escalate complex, high-risk, or non-routine matters to senior contracts personnel.
Draft routine contractual correspondence and coordinate internal and external communications.
Maintain organized and accurate contract files in accordance with company policies and audit requirements.
Apply FAR, DFARS, and applicable agency supplements in routine contract administration, seeking guidance on unfamiliar or complex regulatory matters.
Serve as a supporting contractual contact for internal stakeholders and external customers, escalating complex matters appropriately.
Participate in team meetings and training opportunities to develop technical knowledge and professional skills.
Use Icertis CLM and approved AI-assisted tools, including Icertis Copilot and the company-approved ChatGPT tool, in daily contract administration under appropriate oversight.