Contract Administration Specialist

Government Contracts & National Accounts Specialist

CornerStone Professional Placement | Dallas, TX
Employment Type: Direct Hire, Full-Time
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Salary: $68,000–$78,000 per year + performance-based bonus

Position Overview

CornerStone Professional Placement is seeking a Government Contracts & National Accounts Specialist for our client, a well-established, family-owned industrial and MRO distributor in Dallas, Texas. This role combines government contract administration, bid coordination, reporting, and national account support, with an opportunity to grow into a Government & National Accounts Manager position.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer government and cooperative purchasing contracts, including GSA, TXMAS, and OMNIA.
• Manage contract documentation, renewals, compliance, reporting, and rebate tracking.
• Monitor government bid opportunities and coordinate RFP, RFQ, and proposal submissions.
• Review orders for contract pricing accuracy and customer eligibility.
• Prepare sales reports and maintain contract, pricing, and account spreadsheets.
• Support national account onboarding, customer relationships, and ongoing account needs.
• Collaborate with sales teams to increase contract utilization and identify growth opportunities.
• Assist with customer meetings, presentations, and business development activities.

Qualifications

• Approximately 3–5 years of experience in government contracts, procurement, contract administration, national accounts, sales support, or sales operations.
• Experience with contracts, bids, proposals, reporting, or pricing.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, lookup functions, and formulas.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and build relationships with customers and internal teams.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Preferred: Government or military contracting, public-sector procurement, industrial distribution, MRO, or cooperative purchasing experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• $68,000–$78,000 annual base salary, depending on experience.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, and holidays.
• Career advancement opportunities.

Location: 2121 Valley View Lane, Dallas, TX 75234
Schedule: Monday–Friday, onsite, with occasional business travel.