Administrative/Contract Assistant

Professional engineering and technical consulting firm, a Florida-based company with an office in Herndon, VA, specializing in issues related to counter terrorism and preparedness response operations and national security is currently looking to hire a Administrative/Contract Assistant. The position will be a part-time (25-30 hours per week) entry level contract (1099) position with an hourly rate of $25 - $32 per hour depending on education and experience.

Position Responsibilities:

This position will provide support to the contracts/business team. The position responsibilities are:

· Support administration functions of contract and subcontract management

· Support responses to solicitations

· Support research of rules, regulations and policies

· Prepare letters, spreadsheets, forms, faxes, and memos

· Assist the Contracts manager to draft and analyze contract’s scope of work

· Organize and maintain files, databases and files in a confidential manner

· Ensure records are kept in accordance with records retention policy

· Provide clerical and administrative support

· Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

· BA or BS degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Contract Management or related field preferred

· 1 or more years of experience in similar areas of experience preferred

· Proficiency in MS Office with advanced understanding of MS Excel and Word and Quickbooks

· Exceptional ability in prioritizing assignments, multi-tasking, and adjusting accordingly to meet internal and external client needs

· Demonstrated analytical, attention to detail, organization, time management, problem solving and verbal and written communication skills

· Exhibit honesty, integrity, responsibility, commitment to excellence, customer focus, and ability to handle confidential matters and information professionally

· Ability to obtain a security clearance if required

· 1 year minimum commitment

· U.S. Citizen

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and references. A successful completion of a background investigation is required for the position.