Riverside Overview

Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country’s most challenging technical problems. All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.

Position Overview

Riverside Research is seeking a Contract Administrator to provide contract administrator support; The Specialist will support the Business Unit Leadership by supporting a variety of contracts and tasks. Specifically, this position will prepare Proposal responses to Request For Pricing (RFP), coordinate, track, and prepare contract deliverables. Coordinate and support supervisory chains with contract actions. The ideal candidate would have high attention to deal, ability to learn quickly, and ability to track high volume of items.

Responsibilities

Prepare responses to Request For Pricing (RFP)

Prepare contract modifications, presentations and briefings material

Oversee and coordinate internal approval processes of actions

Liaison with contract officer representative, customer and program management office

Monitor contract progress and ensure on time deliverable submission

Exemplary written and verbal communication , organizational and MS Office toolset skills

Ability to monitor multiple contract statuses

Strong analytical thinking, problem solving skills

Ability to create/maintain metrics

Task flexibility, self-starter, takes initiative, problem solver

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree or an Advanced Degree without experience or equivalent work experience is typically required for an employee 
• Ability to obtain a “Top Secret” clearance
• Ability to use computer applications

Preferred Requirements:

Possess and maintain a Top Secret security clearance

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products.

Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and/or Tableau is preferred.

Experience working in a collaborative team environment within the Department of Defense preferred.

Global Comp

$50,000 to $85,000 This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location and other factors.

Closing Statement

Riverside Research Institute is a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, where service to our customers and support of our staff is our overall mission. Riverside is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Riverside offers comprehensive compensation and benefit packages to our employees. Riverside bases its employment decisions solely on technical experience, qualifications and other job-related criteria related to our organizational purpose as a not-for-profit company, and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran’s status or any other status legally protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.