Contract Administrator
The Contract Administrator I is an entry-level role supporting contract development, administration, and closeout under the supervision of a Contract Manager. Responsibilities include assisting with proposal preparation, contract negotiation, monitoring contract performance, maintaining contract documentation, and supporting billing and reporting activities. This position offers an opportunity to build foundational skills in contract management within a dynamic, onsite environment in Fort Worth, TX.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This is an entry-level Contract Administrator role supporting contract development, administration, and closeout under the direction of a Contract Manager. You will help ensure contracts and subcontracts are fulfilled in accordance with company policy, customer requirements, and legal obligations.
- Assist with proposal preparation, contract negotiation support, and contract administration activities.
- Learn to interpret contract terms and conditions and monitor performance against contractual obligations.
- Draft contractual letters, narratives for contract changes, and other related documentation.
- Support contract negotiations and clarify order requirements and agreements.
- Provide billing support and maintain assigned contract files and records.
- Track internal and external contractual obligations and deadlines.
- Review estimates for materials, services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules for accuracy as needed.
- Support Salesforce data entry, accuracy checks, and report generation.
- Respond to requests from business units and senior management for contract-related information and reporting.
- Assist in aligning reporting for strategic analysis and direction.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred (Business Administration preferred).
- 1–3 years of industry experience; entry-level functional and supervisory experience acceptable.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to prioritize in a dynamic environment.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel required.
- Working knowledge of Salesforce required.
- Familiarity with PowerPoint, Project, and Access is highly desirable.
- Must be a U.S. person.
Details & Requirements
- Location: Onsite in Fort Worth, TX.
- Employment type: 12-month contract.
- Security clearance: Not required.
- Post-offer background check required.
- Training: ESD, Safety Training, and any additional Safety Department requirements must be completed within one year of hire.
- Employment will be with Confidential Client (via Careertakes).
Nice to Have / Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.
- Prior exposure to contract administration, proposal support, or billing processes.
- Experience producing management-ready reports from Salesforce and Excel.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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