Contracts Administrator I

About the role

BCI's Dahlgren Division has an immediate opening for a full-time entry-level Contracts Administrator who will work as part of our contracts team. This position is located in Dahlgren, VA, and is not a remote billet. Telework may be available after 6 months with supervisor permission.

The ideal candidate will be responsive and flexible, willing to work with customers (government and industry) and contracts that are varied in requirements. This position is suited well for individuals who are able to multi-task, prioritize, work independently on assignments in order to meet deadlines, analyze data for reasonableness, and work for multiple managers.

Responsibilities

• Preparing proposals or bids
• Reviewing contract terms and conditions and executing those required to be within compliance
• Generating technical and financial monthly reports as well as any other ad hoc reports requested
• Budgeting and forecasting the project funding with the tasking and labor required to execute and complete tasking
• Interfacing with technical leads on the execution of the contract
• Preparing accurate invoices in accordance with contract specific directions
• Performing accounting functions as well as contracts administration

Requirements

• 1-3 years' experience in DoD contracting, including a working knowledge of the FAR and understanding contractual documents (preferred, but non-DoD contracting experience will be considered)
• Bachelor's degree (acceptable in place of 1-3 years' experience)
• Experience in project analysis, control, budgeting, financial analysis, purchasing, contracts administration, or acquisition analysis
• Experience with Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable, payroll functions, and general accepted accounting procedures (a plus)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel experience and intermediate experience in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint

Qualifications

A successful candidate will be an experienced customer service-oriented person with business math and problem-solving skills to identify and solve financial problems. Attention to detail, understanding the bigger picture of how contracts administration duties fit within the scope of the technical efforts, and being able to apply what is learned across a variety of contracts with different requirements are crucial to success.