Junior Contract Administrator
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Three years of general business experience is required if the candidate does not have direct contract administration experience.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Experience negotiating and executing non-disclosure agreements and Teaming Agreements.
- Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, and Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Time-management and multitasking abilities.
- A customer-focused approach.
- Support all phases of contract administration, including preparation, negotiation, execution, modifications, and closeout.
- Assist in developing compliance matrices and conducting contract kickoff meetings.
- Ensure continuous compliance throughout the contract lifecycle.
- Research and resolve contract issues and monitor performance against requirements.
- Collaborate with corporate support teams, program staff, and Government contracting officers.
- Support proposal development activities.
- Maintain organized electronic contract files and records within Costpoint.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with Government contracting personnel.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives.
- Support team meetings to establish program and contract requirements.
- Perform other assigned duties.
- Two to three years of U.S. Government contract administration experience.
- Experience with Deltek Costpoint Projects and Contracts modules.
- AMCOM EXPRESS BPA experience.
- GSA Multiple Award Schedule administration experience.
- ISO Quality Management System experience.
About the company
Canvas provides technical services and engineering solutions for the DoD and other federal agencies. A trained team across systems engineering, software, cybersecurity, test and evaluation, safety and facilities engineering, and program management delivers technical and programmatic support to agencies like the US Army, Air Force, Space Force, Missile Defense Agency, NASA, and others. The company works by pairing expert personnel with structured processes to design, build, test, and deploy government programs, tailoring solutions to each program’s needs. Its goal is to help federal agencies achieve missions by delivering reliable systems and programs through integrated engineering, acquisition, and program management.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Huntsville, Alabama
Founded
2007
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Canvas promoted Daniel Cash on August 24, 2026, signaling aggressive business development.
- Canvas added Megan Wilson Green on September 15, 2026, strengthening government engagement.
- Canvas reported over 700 employees and continued hiring around TMAS 3 in 2026.
What critics are saying
- Canvas concentrates on Air Force customers, exposing revenue to one procurement cycle.
- Instructure-owned Canvas LMS breach spawned dozens of lawsuits in May 2026, damaging brand trust.
- A subcontract-heavy model on Odyssey and TMAS primes leaves Canvas vulnerable to prime recompete losses.
What makes Canvas, Inc. unique
- Canvas won TMAS 3 Air Force contracts totaling $847M on August 11, 2026.
- Canvas paired test, engineering, software, and digital modernization across missile-defense programs.
- Artinia’s 2024 investment and 2026 headcount growth nearly doubled Canvas’s execution capacity.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Bonus