Job Description

Job Location CA 8 - San Diego, CA 92110 Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree Salary Range $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 Salary/year Job Category Purchasing - Procurement

This position is contingent upon contract award

Echelon Services LLC is a Native Hawaiian-owned 8(a) small business that delivers secure, mission-ready IT, cyber, data, and program support to the Department of Defense and federal partners. We value initiative, accountability, and teamwork, and we empower our people to make a measurable impact.

Echelon Services is seeking a Contracts Specialist I to support cradle-to-grave federal contracts administration for DoD programs in San Diego. Working under the guidance of a senior contracts manager, you will assist with solicitation reviews, proposal compliance, contract and subcontract administration, file maintenance, and reporting. This is a hands-on role ideal for a detail-oriented self-starter who wants to grow in contracts while supporting high-impact missions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with reviewing RFPs and amendments for requirements, clauses, and risks; help develop compliance matrices and track Q&A.

• Draft, format, and route basic contractual documents (NDAs, teaming agreements, subcontracts, purchase orders, and correspondence) for review and approval.

• Support proposal efforts by preparing reps & certs, small-business and OCI forms, and assembling contract volumes and attachments.

• Maintain organized, audit-ready contract and subcontract files with clear version control and traceability.

• Track funding, period of performance, deliverables, and CDRLs; update logs, coordinate signatures, and monitor deadlines.

• Assist with contract and subcontract modifications for funding and administrative updates; prepare draft mod packages.

• Coordinate with program management, finance, and supply chain to gather inputs for reports and resolve routine issues.

• Generate routine reports and contract briefs; maintain trackers for actions, risks, and deliverables.

• Support closeout activities including data calls, property confirmations, and release-of-claims packages.

• Follow applicable FAR, DFARS, agency supplements, and company policies; escalate potential risks early.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Contracts Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

• Two (2) or more years of federal contracts or subcontracts support experience; internships or co-ops may count toward experience.

• Familiarity with FAR and DFARS and common contract types (FFP, T&M/LH, Cost-Reimbursement).

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint); able to build clear trackers and professional documents.

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow through; ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills and a customer-service mindset.

Preferred

Qualifications

• Experience supporting NAVWAR or NIWC Pacific programs or similar DoD customers.

• Exposure to subcontract administration, basic cost/price analysis, and flowdown management.

• Progress toward NCMA certification (CFCM/CCCM/CPCM) or DAWIA-related coursework.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary range: $100,000 to $120,000 annually, depending on experience, education, certifications.

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, and paid sick leave.

Echelon Services is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.