Junior Contracts Administrator -Full-Time

Junior Contracts Administrator
Location: Herndon/Reston, VA (Hybrid)
Company: The Brite Group
Type: Full‑Time
Salary:40,000-50,000 per year
Overview
The Brite Group is seeking a detail‑oriented and highly organized Junior Contracts Administrator to support the full contract lifecycle across federal and commercial programs. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced small‑business environment, enjoys working with federal agencies, and is ready to grow into a senior contracts role.
Key Responsibilities
Support the creation, review, and management of NDAs, TAs, CTAs, and JVs.
Maintain contract agreements between Brite and federal agencies, partners, and subcontractors.
Assist with contract modifications, updates, and communication with federal POCs.
Track and manage contract budgets, burn rates, forecasts, and indirect rate calculations.
Support cradle‑to‑grave administration of GSA contracts (eBuy, OASIS+, Polaris, STARS III 8(a)).
Coordinate with accounting to prepare and upload monthly invoices through IPP.
Provide pricing support to proposal teams, including TAs, workshare, and pricing strategy.
Maintain organized contract files, compliance documentation, and audit‑ready records.
Work closely with leadership to ensure timely execution of contract actions and deliverables.
Qualifications
1–3 years of experience in federal contract administration (small‑business experience preferred).
Familiarity with GSA schedules, contract modifications, and federal procurement processes.
Basic understanding of contract budgets, indirect rates, and financial tracking.
Strong communication skills when working with federal POCs, partners, and internal teams.
Experience with IPP, government portals, or procurement systems is a plus.
Knowledge of Procas accounting or similar government accounting software is a plus.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and maintain strict attention to detail.
Why Join Brite
Work directly with leadership and gain hands‑on experience across multiple federal programs.
Grow into senior contracting, pricing, or proposal roles.
Hybrid flexibility in Reston/Herndon.
Supportive, small‑team environment with real ownership of your work.
How to Apply
Submit your resume through Wellfound. Candidates must be able to commute to Reston/Herndon for hybrid work.