The Role
Support federal contract administration across the lifecycle: awards, modifications, funding, reporting, and compliance. Maintain contract files, monitor performance and funding, prepare contract documentation, coordinate with PMs, Finance, HR, subcontractors, and assist with audits and internal compliance reviews using Unanet, Microsoft 365, and SharePoint.
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Our Mission
At Dobbs Defense Solutions, we deliver mission-focused IT, cybersecurity, and data analytics solutions to government and commercial clients through the convergence of automation, innovation, training, and education. Delivering high-quality IT, cybersecurity, and data analytics solutions through proven and innovative methods is our vision.
Job Description
Dobbs Defense Solutions is seeking a Junior Contract Specialist to support the day-to-day administration and management of federal government contracts. The successful candidate will assist with contract execution, compliance, contract modifications, funding administration, reporting, and contract documentation throughout the contract lifecycle. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with Program Management, Finance, Human Resources, and executive leadership in a fast-paced government contracting environment.
Duties
Required Education and Experience
Secret
Working Environment
On-Site
Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Dobbs Defense Solutions complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including the provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) related to nondiscrimination and fair employment practices. All employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment, are made in accordance with applicable law and company policy.
Salary Range
Pay range information will be disclosed consistent with applicable state and local pay transparency laws once available. For this position, the anticipated salary range is $52,000 to $62,400 annually ($25.00–$30.00 per hour) and will be disclosed in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws.
At Dobbs Defense Solutions, we deliver mission-focused IT, cybersecurity, and data analytics solutions to government and commercial clients through the convergence of automation, innovation, training, and education. Delivering high-quality IT, cybersecurity, and data analytics solutions through proven and innovative methods is our vision.
Job Description
Dobbs Defense Solutions is seeking a Junior Contract Specialist to support the day-to-day administration and management of federal government contracts. The successful candidate will assist with contract execution, compliance, contract modifications, funding administration, reporting, and contract documentation throughout the contract lifecycle. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with Program Management, Finance, Human Resources, and executive leadership in a fast-paced government contracting environment.
Duties
- Support the administration of federal government contracts throughout the contract lifecycle, including contract awards, modifications, funding actions, option periods, task orders, and contract closeout.
- Maintain contract files, monitor periods of performance, funding, deliverables, reporting requirements, and contractual milestones to ensure compliance.
- Manage contract administration activities using Unanet ERP, Microsoft 365, and SharePoint, including project setup, funding, reporting, document management, and record retention.
- Prepare and process contract documentation, customer correspondence, modifications, and internal reports in support of contract administration activities.
- Coordinate with Program Managers, Finance, Human Resources, subcontractors, and customers to support contract execution and ensure timely completion of contractual requirements.
- Support contract compliance by reviewing contractual documents, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with audits and internal compliance reviews.
Required Education and Experience
- Associate's degree in Business Administration, Contracts Management, Government Contracting, Acquisition Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and professional contracting certifications.
- One (1) to three (3) years of experience supporting federal government contract administration throughout the contract lifecycle.
- Proficiency with Unanet ERP, Microsoft 365, and SharePoint, including contract administration, project setup, funding, reporting, and document management.
- Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and federal contracting principles, with strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Professional contracting certification, such as FAC-C (Professional), DAWIA Contracting Certification, NCMA Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), NCMA Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), or an equivalent federal acquisition certification.
- Experience supporting GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), IDIQ, BPA, or task order contracts.
- Experience working in a federal government contracting environment.
Secret
Working Environment
On-Site
Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Dobbs Defense Solutions complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including the provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) related to nondiscrimination and fair employment practices. All employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment, are made in accordance with applicable law and company policy.
Salary Range
Pay range information will be disclosed consistent with applicable state and local pay transparency laws once available. For this position, the anticipated salary range is $52,000 to $62,400 annually ($25.00–$30.00 per hour) and will be disclosed in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws.
Skills Required
- Associate's degree in Business Administration, Contracts Management, Government Contracting, Acquisition Management, or equivalent experience/certifications
- One (1) to three (3) years of experience supporting federal government contract administration throughout the contract lifecycle
- Proficiency with Unanet ERP, Microsoft 365, and SharePoint for project setup, funding, reporting, and document management
- Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and federal contracting principles
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- Secret security clearance
- On-site work availability
- Professional contracting certification (FAC-C, DAWIA, NCMA CFCM/CPCM)
- Experience supporting GSA MAS, IDIQ, BPA, or task order contracts
- Experience working in a federal government contracting environment
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The Company
What We Do
We work with government and commercial customers to develop enterprise IT, cyber, and analytics solutions. We are committed to supporting our customers’ missions. Our focus is to invest in an experienced workforce that delivers premier solutions to meet customers’ business and technical requirements. Dobbs Defense Solutions, LLC is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). The company is registered with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE), and SDVOSB status has been validated by the VA. The company is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland with a portfolio of Department of Defense (DoD) clients that are centered on information technology, and cybersecurity programs. Dobbs Defense Solutions, LLC is an 8(a) certified Minority Owned Business, Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small business (EDWOSB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), and SDVOSB. Our executives and employees have more than 35 years of proven experience in information technology (IT), cybersecurity, business intelligence (BI), and project/program management (PM). D2S focuses on delivering IT, BI, cybersecurity, and PM capabilities by employing professional services with exceptional results.
