Jr. Contract Administrator
Remote
Nava Roles - Business/ Corporate Services – Contracts /
Full-time /
Remote
About Nava
Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation working to make government services simple and effective. Since 2013, federal, state, and local agencies have trusted Nava to help solve highly scrutinized technology modernization challenges.
As a client services company, we guide agencies constrained by legacy systems to a future with sharp user experiences built on secure, reliable, fault-tolerant cloud infrastructure. We bill for our time, offering our expertise and problem-solving approach to help our government partners enhance their digital products and services.
People are at the heart of our work, from members of the public who rely on benefit programs to government agency staff. Through human-centered design and modern engineering best practices, we help our government partners better understand user needs and deliver on their missions more effectively. This focus gives everyone at Nava the opportunity to do work that is meaningful, impactful, and deeply connected to public good.
Position summary
In this role, you will assist in managing Nava's relationship with our subcontractors and teaming partners. You'll work directly for the Director of Contracts, in the Finance and Business Operations group, to assist with drafting a variety of legal agreements from templates. You will also work in the subcontractor module of Unanet to create POs and assign subcontractor employees to specific projects. If you are someone who is detail oriented, highly motivated and is interested in improving efficiency in contract management, but with an eye towards keeping your mind open to new approaches to problem solving, this may be the position for you.
What you'll do
- Prepare and customize a variety of subcontractor agreements, including NDAs, Teaming Agreements, Authorizations to Proceed, Consulting Agreements and Subcontracts Issue POs through Nava’s ERP, Unanet
- Maintain various funding tracking documents using Excel
- Communicate effectively and frequently to keep the Director of Contracts informed
- Maintain an accurate, current and well-organized archive of Nava's portfolio of legal agreements
- Assist the Director of Contracts in ensuring that our contractual agreements serve our interests both generally and specific to the subject of the agreement
Required skills
- At least 3-5 years of experience in federal and state subcontract management and experience in managing subcontractors
- Using templates, developing contract documents using a variety of suites/applications, including G Suite, MS Office suite, Hubspot, Slack, Unanet, etc; Advanced Excel and Word knowledge
- Knowledge of FAR
- Highly organized, resourceful, reliable, and detail-oriented
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build and form strong relationships with company leaders, the internal team, our partners and our clients
Desired skills
- Prior experience as a government contract specialist
- Prior experience with the administration of contracts with the federal government and with state and local governments
- Prior experience with the administration of subcontractorsPrior experience working with distributed teams
$60,000 - $68,000 a year
Other requirements
All roles at Nava require the following:
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Must meet any other requirements for government contracts for which candidates are hired.
Work authorization that doesn’t require visa sponsorship, now or in the future.
May be subject to a government background check or security clearance, depending on the contract.
Perks working with Nava
Health coverage – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to support your overall health needs.
Time off – Vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating days to rest and recharge.
Company holidays- Enjoy 12 paid federal holidays each year on top of your regular PTO.
Annual bonus – When Nava meets goals, eligible employees receive a performance-based annual bonus.
Parental leave – Paid time off for new parents, plus weekly meals delivered to your home.
Wellness program – Full platform offering physical, mental, & emotional health resources & support tools.
Virtual care – See doctors online with no copay through UnitedHealthcare’s virtual visit program.
Sabbatical leave – Earn extended paid leave after continuous service for personal growth or rest.
401(k) match – Nava matches 4% of your salary to support your retirement savings plan.
Flexible work – Remote-first environment with flexibility built around your schedule and responsibilities.
Home office setup – Company laptop & setup assistance provided via Staples for remote work needs.
Utility support – Monthly reimbursement to help offset eligible home office utility expenses.
Learning opportunities – Internal training programs and resources to help grow your professional skills.
Development budget – Annual allowance for courses, tuition, certifications, & LinkedIn Learning access.
Referral bonus – Get rewarded when you refer great people who join the Nava team.
Commuter benefits – Pre-tax commuter programs to support in-office travel when applicable.
Insurance coverage – Nava provides disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no cost.
Supportive culture – A collaborative and remote-friendly team environment where people genuinely care.
Location
We have fully remote options if you reside in one of the following states:
Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, DC, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.
*If you are not living in one of the states listed above, unfortunately, you will not be considered for a position at this time. Additionally, if employed with Nava, you must be based in the U.S. and cannot work from outside the country.
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Please contact the recruiting team at recruiting@navapbc.com if you would like to request reasonable accommodation during the application or interviewing process.
We participate in E-Verify. Upon hire, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. This role requires you to work from the contiguous United States.
