<p>Are you a detail-oriented professional ready to level up? Amentum is seeking a Remote Junior Contracts Administrator to join our high-performing team. Whether you prefer working from home, onsite in Norfolk, VA, or a hybrid mix, we offer the flexibility to suit your lifestyle.</p> <p>The Role</p> <p>As a Junior Contracts Administrator, you won't just push paper-you'll be the engine behind our procurement process. You'll support the full contract lifecycle (pre-award through close-out), perform basic negotiations, initiate teaming agreements (NDAs), and interface directly with government contracting officers. You bring real world government contracting experience and are open to a mentorship environment where you'll have the opportunity to learn from industry experts while building critical customer relationships.</p> <p>What You Bring</p> <ul> <li> <p>Precision: An "at-a-glance" ability to spot errors and omissions.</p> </li><li> <p>Communication: Elite verbal and written skills to coordinate between intercompany departments and external customers.</p> </li><li> <p>Drive: A self-motivated approach to providing quality, efficient deliverables.</p> </li></ul> <p>Minimum Requirements (The Essentials)</p> <ul> <li> <p>Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of recent/relevant industry experience providing Federal Program Support - specifically focused on mission execution and technical delivery (or an equivalent combination of education/experience)</p> </li><li> <p>Facility: Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at the onsite work location.</p> </li><li> <p>Tools: Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Adobe.</p> </li><li> <p>Travel: Ability to travel for occasional onsite meeting requirements. Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at the onsite work location.</p> </li><li> <p>Support Environment: Background in DoD support or IDIQ contracts in a PMO environment.</p> </li><li> <p>Regulation/Legislation: Familiarity with FAR/DFARS, and related federal/state legislation and regulations.</p> </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li> <p>Candidates located central/east coast.</p> </li><li> <p>Degree in Business Administration or Contract Management (or related degree).</p> </li></ul> <p>Benefits</p> <p>Amentum offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, 15 days of paid time off, 10 holidays (8 fixed/2 flexible), and parental leave.</p> <p>Ready to build your future?</p> <p>Apply now via the Amentum Careers Portal and join a global leader dedicated to excellence.</p> <p>Compensation Details:</p> <p>US: $65,000 - $75,000</p> <p>The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.</p> <p>Benefits Overview:</p> <p>Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Health, dental, and vision insurance</p> </li><li> <p>Paid time off and holidays</p> </li><li> <p>Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)</p> </li><li> <p>Educational reimbursement</p> </li><li> <p>Parental leave</p> </li><li> <p>Employee stock purchase plan</p> </li><li> <p>Tax-saving options</p> </li><li> <p>Disability and life insurance</p> </li><li> <p>Pet insurance</p> </li></ul> <p>Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.</p> <p>Original Posting:</p> <p>03/06/2026 - Until Filled</p> <p>Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.</p> <p>Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.</p>