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Position: 
Contracts Management Analyst – ANM1 - Entry Level (Job ID:4493)
Location: 
Arlington, VA
Remote Status: On-Site
Job Id: 
4493
# of Openings: 
1 Contracts Management Analyst – ANM1 - Entry Level Contingent upon Customer Approval Purpose: * Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate need for Contracts Management Analyst – ANM1 – Entry Level to support Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) and/or Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) programs.
* This role is in Arlington, VA.
* The selected candidate will provide program and contract management support while developing experience within a Department of Defense acquisition environment.
Job Description: * Assist with contract and program management activities supporting RAM program requirements.
* Support tracking of contractual actions, program milestones, schedules, deliverables, and action items.
* Assist with reviewing and maintaining contract and program documentation.
* Prepare reports, spreadsheets, briefings, correspondence, and other program documentation.
* Collect, organize, and analyze program information to support customer reporting requirements.
* Assist with program meetings, reviews, and working groups, including preparation of meeting materials and tracking action items.
* Coordinate with program management, contracts, finance, engineering, logistics, and other functional organizations.
* Maintain program records and assist with data calls and recurring reporting requirements.
* Support senior analysts and program personnel with research and analysis as required.
* Develop knowledge of DoD acquisition, contracting, and Navy weapon system program processes.
Qualifications: * Entry-level position; previous professional experience is not required.
* Must demonstrate strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
* Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Must have the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
* Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
* Must have valid US Driver's License.
Desired Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Contract Management, Acquisition Management, or a related field, preferred.
* Internship or previous experience within a government, military, defense contracting, or professional business environment, preferred.
* Familiarity with Department of Defense or government contracting processes, preferred.
* Experience using Excel for data tracking and analysis, preferred.
Security Requirements: * Must have an Active Secret security clearance and the ability to maintain.
Travel Requirements: * Minimal travel-less than 10%
* If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id )
Physical Requirements: * Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
* Able to sit and work on a computer for long periods of time
* Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
* Communicating with others to exchange information
* Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds
Pre-Employment Requirements: Any offer of employment with Valkyrie Enterprises is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements. Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background investigation, employment and education verification, pre-employment drug screening, driving record review, security clearance eligibility, government installation access, and any other customer or contract-specific requirements. Failure to successfully meet any required pre-employment condition may result in the withdrawal of the contingent offer of employment. Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie’s commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics. Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). Pay Range: $75,000 - $79,000 per hour