About Careertakes

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Position overview

This is an entry-level Contracts Administrator role supporting a Confidential Client at their Dahlgren, VA facility (on-site). The Contracts Administrator I will be a hands-on member of a small contracts team performing cradle-to-grave contract administration work across government and commercial contracts. This role blends contract administration with basic accounting and financial tracking.

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What You’ll Do

• Prepare proposals, bids, and contractual documents; review terms & conditions for compliance with contract requirements (including FAR where applicable)
• Execute contract actions and maintain accurate contract records
• Generate monthly technical and financial reports and ad hoc reports as requested
• Budget and forecast project funding, track tasking and labor to meet contract deliverables
• Interface with technical leads and program managers to support contract execution
• Prepare accurate invoices per contract-specific instructions
• Perform basic accounting functions (accounts payable/receivable support, budget tracking) and identify/solve business-math problems
• Support multiple contracts and managers; prioritize competing tasks and meet deadlines

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What We’re Looking For

• 1–3 years experience in contracting or contract-related finance roles preferred. DoD contracting experience and working knowledge of the FAR is a plus. A Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the experience requirement.
• Relevant backgrounds include: project analyst, project control, budget/financial analyst, purchaser/buyer, contracts specialist/administrator, acquisition analyst
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; intermediate Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Strong attention to detail, customer-service orientation, and ability to apply learning across varied contract types
• Comfortable working independently and collaborating across technical and business teams
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

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Logistics & Compensation

• Location: Dahlgren, VA (on-site). Job listing cites King George / Dahlgren area — this is not a remote billet.
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 08:00–16:00.
• Telework: Eligible after 6 months with supervisor approval.
• Relocation: Not available for this position.
• Travel: None required.
• Security clearance: Not required.
• Estimated pay: $93,346 per year (estimated). Actual compensation will be commensurate with the position requirements.
• Employment type: Full-time.

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Why Join

• Hands-on experience in contracts administration and contract-related finance work — great for early-career professionals building DoD contracting and FAR familiarity
• Work alongside cross-functional technical teams and gain exposure to varied contract types and reporting practices
• Opportunity to develop advanced Excel and contract-finance skills in a stable, on-site environment

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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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