Junior Contract Administrator

At ITA International, we’re a tech-enabled professional services company. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, we leverage subject matter expertise, data analytics, and technology to challenge boundaries and transform possibilities. With a global presence and a passionate team of over 200 ITAers, we’re driven by mission success for our customers. Our expertise spans Operations, Training, Engineering, Nanotechnology, Statistics, Machine Learning, and Software Engineering—enabling data and tech-enabled solutions that deliver real value.

About the role

ITA is seeking a Junior Contract Administrator to join the team supporting our Headquarters in Newport News, Virginia. This role plays a key role in supporting a wide range of contracting activities, including proposal development, administration, and close-out processes to ensure maximization of business results and adherence to corporate policy and government regulations.

Responsibilities

• Track contract actions, milestones, and reporting deadlines to support timely execution
• Support the preparation, routing, and tracking of contract modifications and other related documents
• Review and analysis of Requests For Proposals (RFPs)
• Assist with invoice processing
• Learn to review all types of government contract awards and prime contractor awards, including analyzing and evaluating terms and funding, reviewing for compliance with bid, negotiating provisions, and mitigating risk
• Support and perform external government personnel and teaming partners liaison activities
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather, verify, and organize contract-related information
• Learn to support contracts and subcontracts reports and deliverable requirements to the customer when necessary
• Assist with contract close-out activities, as required
• Learn to monitor assigned subcontractor performance and funding; assist with the negotiation and coordination of subcontract modifications and subcontract close-out activities, as required
• Support and develop positive working relationships with contracting officers of the U.S. government, prime contractors, the DCMA, and other related organizations
• Assist with special projects, as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field
• 1 – 3 years’ experience
• Exposure to and knowledge of professional business administration processes
• Exposure to and knowledge of the legal implications of contract compliance
• Superior time management skills and proven ability to multitask
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically MS Word and Excel
• Strong organizational skills and follow-through, internally and externally, to provide a positive customer or stakeholder experience
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Self-directed with the ability to work with a sense of urgency to complete tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to handle confidential documents and information

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of contractual requirements related to Department of Defense contracts
• Contracts management exposure
• Knowledge of Deltek CostPoint
• Proficiency in Power BI or data visualization tools

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability insurance (where applicable)
• Voluntary ancillary benefit options
• 401k retirement benefits with employer matching contributions

Pay

Pay range for this position is $36,000 - $50,000 annually. This position has a broad compensation range due to the complexities of government contracting, including contract pricing, labor category requirements, funding parameters, and varying levels of candidate experience and qualifications.