About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Contracts Administrator to support pre-award and post-award contract administration for federal, state, and commercial programs. Working under the guidance of the Contracts Manager or Contracts Team Lead, you will support proposal activities, contract compliance, subcontract administration, and contract file management throughout the contract lifecycle.

• Provide contracts administration support for Federal, State, and commercial proposal submissions
• Draft Non‑Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and Teaming Agreements
• Review RFPs, RFQs, and solicitations for FAR/agency-specific requirements, submission instructions, due dates, and Section K Representations & Certifications
• Coordinate creation and filing of proposal compliance items and solicitation documents in SharePoint
• Draft and administer subcontractor or partner RFPs/RFQs
• Manage assigned contracts and subcontracts; support kickoffs and closeouts
• Review contract modifications and route for internal review/signatures per guidance
• Request pricing support and help prepare Requests for Equitable Adjustments (REAs/REPAs) under direction
• Maintain accurate contract files and database entries for awards
• Communicate with clients/customers as directed by the Contracts Manager or Team Lead
• Provide operational support across Operations, Finance, Procurement, and Senior Management
• Provide portfolio coverage during colleague absences and assist on special projects
• Draft business correspondence, memos, charts, and plans
• Handle confidential and non-routine information; organize and prioritize large volumes of information
• Other duties as assigned

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Location & Work Model

• Work model: Hybrid — two days per week onsite in Chantilly, VA (Confidential Client office)
• Location: Chantilly, Virginia (Loudoun County) — local candidates or those willing to commute are preferred

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Qualifications

This is an entry-level role. The listing indicates a bachelor’s-level education expectation. Candidates typically meet most of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to organize contract documents and filings (SharePoint experience a plus)
• Familiarity with proposal processes, RFP/RFQ review, and basic FAR concepts is helpful
• Good written and verbal communication skills; ability to draft agreements and business correspondence
• Comfortable working collaboratively across teams (Operations, Finance, Procurement)
• Discretion when handling confidential information and ability to prioritize multiple tasks

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Why Join

• Entry-level opportunity to build hands-on experience in government contracting and contract administration
• Collaborative environment with mentorship from the Contracts Manager and Team Lead
• Hybrid schedule provides in-office mentoring plus remote flexibility
• Exposure to federal, state, and commercial contracting processes and compliance

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Estimated Compensation

• Estimated pay: $69,116 per year (estimated figure shown on source). Actual pay may vary based on experience and internal pay ranges.

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Keywords & Skills (relevant)

• Contract Administrator
• Contract administration
• Government contracting
• RFP / RFQ review
• FAR compliance
• Subcontract administration
• SharePoint
• Proposal support

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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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