Contracts Operations Associate - Econometrica, Inc.

About Econometrica, Inc. 

Econometrica, Inc., is a research and management organization committed to providing high-quality, cost-effective economic and analytical services for clients in the private and public sectors. Since its founding in 1998, Econometrica has been involved in complex, high-profile contracts for numerous Federal departments and agencies in the healthcare, education, transportation, energy, housing, and finance sectors. Econometrica specializes in research, econometric, analytical, and technical support for our clients, with an emphasis on data science, data analytics, statistics, economic analyses, and program implementation and evaluation services.  

Job brief

We are looking for a Contracts Operations Associate to assist the Contracts Manager to optimize the revenue operations process.

You will be responsible for administering Government contracts and working closely with project teams to review budgets and update status. 

The ideal candidate will have a desire to learn and grow on the business side of the government consulting world and have strong math and Excel skills.

Responsibilities:

• Provide accurate updates on all outstanding contractual documents to management on a regular basis through required systems or tracking mechanisms.
• Team player with demonstrated ability to reach across departments and teams to develop solutions with many stakeholders in mind.
• Identify and resolve challenges and issues within the contract operations process.
• Use data and analytics to measure and report status on projects.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the contract operations process.
• Utilize budget tool for expenditure tracking, analysis, reporting, and forecasting.
• Prepare monthly programmatic and organizational budget to actual reports.
• Support Contracts Manager in administering contracts, subcontracts and to perform client-initiated project audits and project-specific financial audits.

Skills and Experience (Requirements)

• 2-3 years of experience in financial management, budgeting, contract operations or a related field.
• Advanced skills with Excel.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; detail oriented; self-starter; and ability to work independently.

• Flexibility and adaptability to change.
• Dependable, respectful and consistently works to uphold company ethics and standards.

• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite especially Excel; demonstrated experience with PowerBI and or Salesforce a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or finance, or related field.  

Our Generous Benefits Package Includes: 

• Being a part of a dynamic research group, which continues to grow. 
• Unlimited vacation leave.

• Discount health club membership. 
• Company-sponsored healthcare plan and optional vision/dental coverage. 
• Excellent training and development opportunities. 
• Discount garage parking. 
• Referral bonuses. 

• 401(k) program. 
• Discount rental car service. 
• Organized social activities. 
• Metro SmartBenefits® Program. 

Work Environment 

This position is remote, although local candidates may choose to work in Econometrica’s office.  

The office is located in beautiful downtown Bethesda, MD. We are located at a Metro stop within walking distance of great restaurants and local fare. We have a typical office setting with a quiet-to-moderate noise level. 

Physical Requirements 

The physical requirements are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Other instructions and related duties may be assigned by the employee’s supervisor. 

Econometrica, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), and we seek to create an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives.