Senior Associate, Contracts

L3HHCM20 • Huntsville, AL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Associate, Contracts is an early-career professional contributing to contract administration activities. Working under direct supervision, this role assists with the preparation, review, and administration of contracts for various programs and projects. The Level 2 Specialist supports compliance with regulatory and company requirements, communicates with internal stakeholders, and helps achieve operational goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related contracts experience.
• Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related contracts experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related contracts experience.
• Understanding of cost and fixed price contract types, requirements, and principles.
• Experience working on Department of War production and research & development contracts.
• Assist with contract administration in compliance with company policies and government regulations.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues, leadership, and customers.
• Experience supporting responses to requests for proposals and assisting with contract documentation.
• Experience working with various computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Learn and apply FAR/DFAR contract requirements under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, administration, and closeout of basic contracts and proposals.
• Support the development of proposals, review contract terms for accuracy, and track contract performance requirements.
• Work with internal teams to gather information and ensure accurate contract documentation.
• Support the monitoring of contract progress by coordinating with business units to track deliverables and deadlines.
• Ensure contract files are complete and in compliance with standard company procedures and applicable regulations for Federal and Defense contracts.
• Prepare routine internal reports for management and assist with compiling information for reports to customers as required.
• Support adherence to policies, procedures, and practices related to contract administration.
• Suggest process improvements to increase efficiency or compliance as observed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level