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Paralegal

Arlington, VA

$50K - $58K/yr

Paralegal Employment Type: Full-Time, Entry Level Department: Legal As a CGS Paralegal, you will ... For the past nine years, we've been growing our government contracting portfolio, and along the way ...

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Paralegal

Arlington, VA · On-site

$50K - $58K/yr

Paralegal Employment Type: Full-Time, Entry Level Department: Legal As a CGS Paralegal, you will ... For the past nine years, we've been growing our government contracting portfolio, and along the way ...

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Paralegal

Washington, DC · On-site

$50K - $58K/yr

Paralegal Employment Type: Full-Time, Entry Level Department: Legal As a CGS Paralegal, you will ... For the past nine years, we've been growing our government contracting portfolio, and along the way ...

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Paralegal

Washington, DC · On-site

$50K - $58K/yr

Paralegal Employment Type: Full-Time, Entry Level Department: Legal As a CGS Paralegal, you will ... For the past nine years, we've been growing our government contracting portfolio, and along the way ...

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Paralegal

Arlington, VA · On-site

$50K - $58K/yr

Paralegal Employment Type: Full-Time, Entry Level Department: Legal As a CGS Paralegal, you will ... For the past nine years, we've been growing our government contracting portfolio, and along the way ...

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What is an entry level government contracting job?

An Entry Level Government Contracting job involves assisting with the procurement and management of government contracts. Responsibilities may include researching regulations, preparing proposals, ensuring compliance, and coordinating with vendors. These roles are often found in government agencies or private companies that work with federal, state, or local governments. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and knowledge of government procurement processes are beneficial. Many positions provide on-the-job training to help employees understand contract procedures and regulatory requirements.

What skills and qualifications are needed for an entry level government contracting position?

To thrive in an Entry Level Government Contracting role, you need a solid understanding of basic procurement principles, attention to detail, and often a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field. Familiarity with contract management systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and sometimes government-specific tools like SAM.gov or FAR is beneficial. Strong organizational skills, effective communication, and a willingness to learn complex regulations will set you apart. These abilities are crucial because government contracting requires accuracy, compliance, and clear collaboration with both internal teams and external agencies.

What career paths are available for someone starting in an entry level government contracting position?

Entry Level Government Contracting roles offer great opportunities for career development, with common paths leading to positions such as Contract Specialist, Procurement Analyst, or Contract Administrator. As you gain experience and familiarity with federal acquisition regulations, you may find opportunities to specialize in areas like proposal management, compliance, or cost analysis. Many employers offer training programs and can assist with certifications (such as Certified Federal Contracts Manager) that further your expertise. Advancement often involves taking on more complex contracts, leading teams, or moving into supervisory or management roles. This progression allows you to build valuable skills while making a tangible impact in the public sector.

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Program Analyst IV/ Walter Reed (Entry Level)

The Ravens Group, Inc.

Bethesda, MD • On-site

$25.08/hr

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

New

Job description

Job Title: Program Analyst IV/ (Entry-Level) Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Location: Walter Reed/WRNMMC - Bethesda, MD

Contract: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Period of Performance: Full-time position

Start Date: Open

Salary: $25.08 per hour

Additional: (Additional $5.09 per hour goes towards health & welfare benefits/ in-kind)

Note: This position is on-site, no telework available

Clearance Requirement: Must be able to pass a NACI background check/ still checking for background clearance requirements.

Preference: Qualifications: Must have a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience

of management principles, organizational theory, and techniques of statistical analysis

and evaluation, along with knowledge of standardized administrative practices and

procedures with an Associate Degree or higher.

Note: The Ravens Group, Inc. requests that all interested parties complete the attached questionnaire to be considered for the position.

Job Description/ Program Analyst IV (Entry-Level):

Program Analyst IV:

The candidate shall provide analytical support, program evaluation, management analysis, and direct assistance to the Directorate for Resource Management, Cost Analysis and Program Evaluation Department, as well as the Walter Reed Leadership and staff of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland

Qualifications:

  • Qualifications: Must have a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience

of management principles, organizational theory, and techniques of statistical analysis

and evaluation, along with knowledge of standardized administrative practices and

procedures with an Associate Degree or higher.

  • Extensive knowledge and familiarity with various Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access; in addition, must have the ability to learn new systems and programs.
  • CRITICAL THINKING, analytical skills/experience. ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND INITIATIVE.
  • Customer service experience: exceptional communication skills, as well as the ability to display tact and diplomacy while dealing with others.
  • Experience in organizing and maintaining files (exceptional organization skills required).
  • Communication and presentation skills (training and presenting to over 100 personnel).
  • Ability to learn DMHRSi, the Expense Assignment System (EAS), workload reporting, CHCS, and financial data.
  • Ability to learn and conduct data quality checks.
  • Basic knowledge of MEPRS and DMHRSi, CHCS, STARS-FL, GFEBS.
  • ABLS certification is not required.

The Ravens Group is an "equal opportunity employer/veteran/disability" organization.

Company Description

The Ravens Group is a, CVE-verified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business specializing in Government Contracting and Consulting. Our corporate headquarters is located in Annapolis, Maryland. The Ravens Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and/of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.