CONTRACTS ASSOCIATE WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE

USmax Corporation is seeking a Contracts Associate to manage contracts across the organization, ensuring compliance with federal and company contracting policies and procedures. The selected candidate will have both an internal and external focus across all contracts functions. Duties and Responsibilities: * Provide ongoing support to government project leads/program managers, contracting officers, and contracting officer's representatives, including subcontractors, consultants, and vendors. Specific communication includes task funding and period of performance actions, scope changes, ad hoc issue resolution, security requirements, funding inquiries, government property, status reports, and general contract support. * Ensure procurement files for prime contracts and subcontracts are detailed and audit ready. * Maintain records of prime contracts. * Process awards, modifications, change orders, notices to proceed, correspondence, etc. * Review billings for compliance before submission for payment. * Review subcontractor billings for accuracy and compliance as part of the approval process. * Prepare monthly internal and external reports such as backlog reports. * Draft letters and memoranda as required. * Perform other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: * Sound understanding of U.S. Government Contract flow-down clauses. * Familiarity with the FAR, DFARS, and Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) requirements. * Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. * Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word. * Must be self-motivated and detail oriented, have excellent customer service skills, and be able to work both independently and as part of a team. * Strong analytical skills. * Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as negotiation skills. Required Experience: * 4 years of experience managing Government contracts and requirements, including standard concepts, rules, regulations, and practices. * 2 years of hands-on experience using Deltek Costpoint ERP system and the modules associated with the duties listed. Required Education: * Bachelor's degree from an accredited university. Preferred Education: * Degree, course work, or certification in contract management. Security Clearance Requirements: * None, but U.S. Citizenship is required for facility access. Work Location / Schedule: * Fairfax, VA; hybrid schedule with two days per week onsite. Travel Requirements: * None About USmax USmax Corporation is an award-winning SBA Certified Woman-Owned Small Business and leading provider of innovative professional, technical and enterprise IT services. Our client areas span international development, public safety, law enforcement and healthcare markets. Our Commitment to quality and continuous process improvement is demonstrated by our CMMI-SVC ML3 appraisal, as well as ISO 9001:2015, ISO 20000-1:2018, and ISO 27001:2013 registrations. We offer complete program life cycle support through a full range of planning, design, implementation, management, and support services. Our services based on trust, quality, efficiency, and innovation drive the mission of our various federal and commercial customers. USmax is certified by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Veterans Services as a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Facility and certified as a V3 Certified Employer. USmax is an avid supporter of the men and women who have served our country. This certification recognizes this achievement and furthers our commitment to veterans and their families. USmax is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity and inclusion. Please see our website to learn more about our equal employment policies or to request an accommodation to enable you to apply for employment with us. For more information about USmax or to apply for a position, visit www.usmax.com .