Junior Contracts Administrator
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Position Title: Junior Contracts Administrator
Location: Webster, TX (Houston area) Corporate Office
Relocation Assistance: None available at this time
Remote/Telework: No - Onsite required
Citizenship Requirement: Must be a U.S. Citizen
Clearance Required: None
Work Schedule: Full-Time
Position Summary:
The Junior Contracts Administrator provides support throughout the contract and subcontract lifecycle, including contract preparation, administration, modifications, compliance monitoring, issue tracking, and closeout activities. This role works closely with Contracts, Program Management, Project Controls, Finance, Supply Chain, and Business Development teams to ensure contractual obligations are met while supporting company objectives. The position offers opportunities to develop knowledge of government and commercial contracting practices in a collaborative environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the administration of a portfolio of government and commercial contracts and subcontracts.
- Primary contractual interface with the external customer including negotiation of terms and formal correspondence
- Assist with contract review, tracking, maintenance, modifications, and closeout activities.
- Prepare and process non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and other contractual documents.
- Assist in the preparation of solicitation packages, requests for proposal (RFPs), and other procurement-related documentation.
- Support subcontractor qualification, proposal evaluation, and procurement file documentation.
- Review contract requirements and assist with the preparation of contract summaries, compliance matrices, and flow-down documentation.
- Maintain contract files and records in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.
- Coordinate with program teams to track contract deliverables, milestones, notifications, and other contractual obligations.
- Assist with subcontract award, modification, and closeout activities under the direction of senior contracts personnel.
- Support price and cost analysis activities and maintain documentation of evaluations and negotiations.
- Identify potential contractual risks or issues and elevate concerns to management as appropriate.
- Participate in customer, subcontractor, and internal meetings regarding contractual matters.
- Support proposal and business development efforts through contract review and administrative assistance.
- Respond professionally and promptly to internal and external customer inquiries.
- Perform other contract administration duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, or a related field
- 1 to 3 years of experience supporting contracts, subcontracts, procurement, project controls, or related business functions.
- Basic understanding of government and/or commercial contracting principles.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting government contracts, including DoD or NASA programs.
- Familiarity with contract types such as Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Materials (T&M), Cost Reimbursable, or Commercial contracts.
- Basic knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
- Experience working with procurement, subcontract administration, or proposal support activities.
- Familiarity with contract management systems and document control practices.
Key Competencies
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Focus
- Organizational Skills
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Professional Judgment
- Adaptability
About Aegis Aerospace
We are a woman-owned space and technology company headquartered in Houston, TX. Our primary objective is to support the Department of Defense and NASA in achieving their missions to defend the security of our country, reach new heights and to discover the unknown. We employ some of the brightest, most experienced engineering and technology experts in the U.S.
To learn more about Aegis Aerospace, visit our website at http://www.AegisAero.com
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