Contracts and Project Control Specialist

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Job description

About Us:
Are you ready to join an exceptional team that's rewriting the future of national security and global impact? Welcome to Ardent Eagle Solutions (AES), a dynamic and rapidly expanding small business that's at the forefront of supporting the Federal Government, Department of Defense (DoD), and Intelligence Community (IC) on a global scale.

At AES, we don't just embrace change; we drive it. We're in the business of transforming challenges into opportunities, and ordinary careers into extraordinary journeys. As part of our team, you'll be at the heart of groundbreaking missions that shape the course of history and protect our nation's most critical interests.

Our commitment to success doesn't end with our customers; it begins with you. We're dedicated to nurturing the talents of our remarkable employees and propelling them to new heights of excellence. Here, you'll find a culture that empowers you to excel, innovate, and realize your full potential.

Overview:
The objective of this role is to provide comprehensive support to the Director of Contracts and Quality, as well as to Division Executives, Program Managers, and Project Managers, by serving as the primary point of contact for contract administration, project control, and pricing/cost analysis. The role focuses on ensuring effective contract management, financial monitoring, and performance reporting, while maintaining high standards of quality, timeliness, and attention to detail. Additionally, the role requires proactive collaboration to achieve contract performance objectives, support leadership reviews, and contribute to the company's growth and success with Federal clients.

Background:
Ardent Eagle Solutions (AES) is a dynamic and growing small business providing services and solutions to the Federal Government. AES is focused on the success and growth of its employees while providing outstanding support to our customers and their missions.

Responsibilities:
Report directly to Director, Contracts and Quality, with primary support to Division Executives, Program Managers, and Project Managers.

Operate within established guidelines to serve as the Headquarters' principal point of contact for daily, routine focus area actions in (1) contract administration, (2) project control, and (3) pricing and cost analysis.

Prepare monthly and weekly reports.

Gather background information, prepare analyses, and provide recommendations within the position's work scope for program/project manager reviews with clients and for company leadership/program management reviews.

Maintain the CostPoint contracts module and the contracts-related fields of the Division Personnel Tracker.

Monitor and report on contract burn rates and capture, monitor, and report on financial and workforce figures and projections.

Conduct labor market surveys and provide recommendations for position pay rates for existing work and for proposals/quotes.

Recommend and implement approved Key Performance Indicators to achieve client and company contract performance objectives.

Ensure work conforms to required quality and timeliness expectations.

Qualifications:
Successful applicants will have a proven record of successful experience in at least one of the position's three focus areas, (2) have a sense of urgency with regard to leadership and management inquiries, (3) demonstrate strong communication (written and oral) skills, (4) be process-oriented with a strong organizational capability, (5) show exceptional attention to detail in all endeavors, (6) have a proactive approach to daily activities and completion of project/contract requirements, and (7) a desire to advance with a growing professional services company focused on Federal clients.

A minimum of 4 years of experience supporting Federal clients in one or more of the position's focus areas.

Experience working with Deltek CostPoint.

Proven experience in creating and maintaining dashboards and detailed reports for executives/management, specifically in project contracting and financials.

Desired:

Specific experience maintaining and using the CostPoint contract module.

Clearance:
None Required

Education:
Required:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.

Preferred:

Master's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Certification(s):
Preferred Qualifications:

Special consideration will be given to candidates holding a PMI PMP, CAPM, or a similar project management credential

Benefits and EEO:

At Ardent Eagle Solutions, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees and their families:

Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage

Matching 401(k) Plan

Continuing Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

This job description is intended to describe the general scope of work and level of work that is needed to perform while on task with Ardent Eagle Solutions. Other duties may be assigned. Selected candidates may undergo a government security investigation and must fulfill eligibility criteria for accessing classified information. US citizenship may be a prerequisite for certain roles.

Ardent Eagle Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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