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, Admin.

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

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What You’ll Do

• Support preparation, review, and administration of government and commercial contracts under the guidance of senior contracts staff.
• Assist in reviewing solicitations and requests for proposals (RFPs) to support proposals and bids.
• Create quotes and submit sales orders in accordance with approved pricing documentation and internal delegation of authority.
• Enter and maintain accurate contract, quote, and sales-order data in ERP/ATS systems and the Contracts Department SharePoint.
• Help prepare customer and supplier certifications, representations, and supporting proposal materials.
• Track contract deliverables, deadlines, funding status, and performance milestones; assist in preparing modification and closeout documentation.
• Coordinate with Sales, Program Management, Finance, Planning and Shipping to support contract execution and compliance.
• Communicate professionally with customers, prime contractors, and government stakeholders under senior staff direction.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Legal Studies, Public Administration, or related field (required).
• Internship or academic experience in contract administration, procurement, government affairs, or legal support (preferred).
• Basic familiarity with government contracting principles and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is a plus.
• Exposure to contract review processes (NDAs, basic redlining) preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to learn quickly, take initiative, and work in a fast-paced environment.

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Preferred Skills (Not Required)

• Experience with Deltek, Unanet, SAP, or other contract/ERP systems.
• Coursework or certificate in contract management or government procurement.
• Familiarity with contract types such as FFP, CPFF, and T&M.

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What We Offer

• On-the-job training and mentorship from experienced contracts professionals.
• Direct exposure to U.S. government contracts (DoD and civilian agencies) and subcontracting processes.
• Career development support and access to industry certifications (examples: CFCM, CPCM, DAWIA).
• Competitive salary, benefits, and paid time off.

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Physical Demands & Work Environment

This role is performed primarily on-site at an office or approved worksite. Typical duties require regular use of a keyboard and computer, occasional lifting of up to 10–25 pounds, and working in a shared office or cubicle environment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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Compensation

For candidates hired to work in California, a good-faith estimate of the compensation range for this position is $70,000 - $72,000 per year. Final offers will be based on each candidate’s skills, experience, education, and internal equity. This range is specific to California hires.

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Employment Eligibility & Screening

• Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check and drug screening.
• This role may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-control laws; employment may depend on authorization under applicable law.

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Accommodations

Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact your Careertakes recruiter or email recruiting@careertakes.ai.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.