Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from ECS
Job overview
The Contract Administrator at ECS manages and administers key GWAC and IDIQ contracts, ensuring compliance and supporting capture opportunities to facilitate company growth.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves leading contract management for major government contracts, collaborating with leadership and proposal teams, providing customer support, attending industry events, and balancing contract administration with business development needs.
Experience and skills
Requires 3+ years of Federal Government Contracting experience, knowledge of GWAC and IDIQ contracts, proposal experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office; preferred experience includes non-FAR awards, Costpoint, and Unison software.
Work environment and culture
ECS values people, purpose, and technical talent, fostering a supportive environment focused on serving federal agencies with integrity and commitment.
Company information
ECS is a mid-sized technology service provider to the US Federal Government with over 3800 employees, emphasizing values and purpose in its mission to support federal agencies.
Job location and travel
The position is based in Fairfax, VA, with travel expected for customer events and industry conferences.
Unique job features
The role uniquely involves managing a variety of significant federal contracts including GSA MAS, Alliant 2, and others, requiring active participation in industry events and a strong customer service focus.
Company overview
ECS, a leading provider of advanced technology, science, and engineering solutions, primarily serves government and commercial clients. They generate revenue through IT modernization, cybersecurity, cloud services, and artificial intelligence projects. Founded in 2001, ECS has grown through strategic acquisitions and partnerships, becoming a key player in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Their commitment to innovation and excellence has earned them numerous industry awards and recognitions.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your 3+ years of experience with Federal Government Contracting and your deep knowledge of GWAC and IDIQ contracts, emphasizing familiarity with GSA MAS, Alliant 2, OASIS+, and similar vehicles mentioned in the job description.
Showcase your ability to balance contract administration with supporting capture and proposal teams, including any experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations and proposal development for government solicitations.
Apply through multiple channels such as ECS’s corporate careers page and LinkedIn job postings to maximize your application visibility for the Contract Administrator role.
Connect on LinkedIn with current ECS employees in contract management or capture teams, using ice breakers like commenting on recent ECS contract awards or asking about their experience managing GWAC contracts to start conversations.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating specific keywords from the job description such as 'Federal Government Contracting,' 'GWAC,' 'IDIQ,' 'Federal Acquisition Regulations,' 'proposal experience,' and software tools like 'Microsoft Office' and 'Costpoint.'
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