Assistant Contract Manager

About the role

The Assistant Contract Manager supports the Program Manager in managing, administering, and executing warehouse and logistics operations. The position involves assisting with inventory management, receiving, storage, order fulfillment, transportation coordination, quality assurance, customer service, compliance, staffing, and operational reporting.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the day-to-day management of warehouse operations.
• Support the execution of Performance Work Statement (PWS), Statement of Work (SOW), and contractual requirements.
• Oversee receiving, storage, inventory control, picking, packing, shipping, and distribution activities.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, and reconciliation processes.
• Assist in recruiting, onboarding, scheduling, and training warehouse employees.
• Provide direction, coaching, and performance feedback to supervisors and staff.
• Promote a strong safety culture throughout the warehouse.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and company safety requirements.
• Conduct safety inspections and accident investigations.
• Maintain contract performance metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Maintain warehouse layout, space utilization, and material flow efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, required.
• Associate degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years of warehouse, logistics, supply chain, or contract operations experience is required.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, and logistics processes.
• Understanding of contract administration and performance management.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Microsoft Excel, and reporting tools.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze operational data and develop corrective actions.
• Strong customer service and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours to support peak National Guard training cycles and weekend drill surges.

Physical Demands

• Regularly stand and walk.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Talk or hear.
• Sit occasionally.
• Lift or move products and supplies, up to 55 pounds.
• Work in cold temperatures.
• Perform tasks requiring close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Work in a warehouse environment, including dry storage rooms, refrigerated coolers (+32°F to +45°F), and a bulk freezer environment maintaining a -10°F temperature threshold.
• Work during regular weekdays and scheduled training weekends.

What We Offer

• Health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Financial protection with 100% company-paid Disability, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• A 403(b)-Retirement plan in which the company matches dollar for dollar on a generous percentage matching up to 3% of your contribution.
• Tax advantages through Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts that allow you to pay for specific healthcare and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• An Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program, and Tuition Assistance.
• A generous paid time-off program in which the benefits increase based on your tenure with the company.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, making employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and transgender status), national origin, age (40 or older), veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Pre-Employment Background Checks

Pre-employment background checks are required for all employment positions.

PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.