Jr. Contracts Administrator

Jr. Contracts Administrator LOCATION Beltsville, MD TYPE: Full-Time COMPENSATION: $75,000 - $90,000 Advanced Technology & Research Corporation (www.atrcorp.com) is seeking to fill the following full-time permanent position. Based in Maryland and incorporated in 1973, ATR is an equal-opportunity engineering company with a solid reputation in various engineering disciplines for the government and Fortune 500 commercial customers.

Salary for the position is competitive according to qualifications. ATR offers an attractive comprehensive benefits package, including Medical/Dental insurance, free life, long-term and short-term disability, and ADD insurance, 401(k) plan, educational assistance program, and paid time off. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

Description: Provide Contract and Program Management supporting project. including tracking of contract funds, expenses, and billings and analyzing data for projections. Monitor contract performance and ensure all government regulatory requirements are met (i.e., FAR, DFAR, limitation of funds, Level of Effort reporting, etc.)

Responsibilities

Review contract award documents to ensure information matches latest proposal and coordinate with program teams to initiate kick-off meetings, and communicate the contract requirements to all departments Prepare monthly contract/financial reports When necessary, request modification to the contract and upon issuance, review for accuracy and coordinate approval Coordinate approval of new personnel to be added to contracts as well as any other contract administration actions that may be required Serve as a business advisor to the program team Support the entire life cycle of the contracts process from winning new business to contract close-out Administer existing agreements through close-out, including entry of contract and modification data into Deltek Cost.

Point Research and analyze historical data for reporting and audit purposes Collaborate with Program and Customer teams as required Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. Must be able to work with other teams that include, finance, billing, accounting and program management.

Required Skills

& Experience: 2-4 years of experience working in Federal Government contracting Knowledge of Federal contractual instruments and requirements Strong accounting and Excel skills Strong Analytical and organizational skills Ability to solve problems and implement actions to eliminate problems Attention to detail a must. Degree in Business Administration or related field, additional Certs a plus Preferred Skills & Experience: Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) in using and developing documents, spreadsheets, and presentations are required.

Ability to prioritize requirements and meet deadlines. Must be able to work independently and in a team environment. Regular, reliable attendance is required. Clearance: The ability to obtain a Secret Clearance is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.