Defense Contractor Jobs in Georgia (NOW HIRING)

Description Expertise and Functions * Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills with internal and external stakeholders * Effectively work with a team and/or independently on daily activities regardless of geographical locations * Track daily tasks in multiple reporting platforms
* Display superior organizational skills * Assist with updates of weekly activity slides pertaining to contracting and purchasing
* Sustain record keeping and filing pertaining to contracting and purchasing
* Prioritize workload, multitask, and track to deadlines
* Demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills * Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current government and commercial contracting standards
* Assist with coordination of necessary contractual actions with customer counterparts and with internal stakeholders
* Assist in creation and updates of policies pertaining to contracting * Provide training on clerking topics as needed
* Research and understand FAR, DFARS, and other regulations, instructions, and directives pertaining to contracting
* Complete customer and supplier documentation and certification
* Perform reviews and create flow-down clauses from the customer terms and conditions
* Manage manufacturing awards up to $100k to include communication with customers and management of modifications as necessary.
* Monitor Request for Quotes (RFQs) system and track to ensure the internal stakeholders meet the proposal/quote deadlines
* Finalize and coordinate government and commercial quotes with internal stakeholders and potential customers
* Submit quotes/proposals to customers
* Conduct contract review and follow policies for approval
* Draft and send contract award announcements to internal stakeholders
* Track and monitor contract closeout procedures
* Audit and update contracting data entries
* Support coordination of necessary contractual actions with customer counterparts and internal stakeholders
* Other duties as assigned Requirements Qualifications Education/Training (both required and desired): * High School diploma required
* Associate's degree in Business, Communications, or other relevant focus area preferred
Experience: * 0+ years of experience required
* 2+ years of Defense Contractor administrative, record keeping, data management, and/or procurement experience preferred * Attention to detail is a must
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.) required
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport professionally and work successfully with others required
* Proficiency in follow-through with directions from leadership
* Ability to learn and use systems related to contracting i.e., Unanet, DocuSign)
* Ability and willingness to learn new skills and tasks Security: * Must be a US citizen
* Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required Physical Requirements: * Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
* Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
* Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
* Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time Benefits * Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
* Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
* Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
* Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
* Short Term & Long Term Disability
* Training & Development
* Wellness Resources Salary: The projected salary range for this position is $45,000 - 60,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation, rather actual salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications or degrees held. Offered salary may fall outside of this range.