Contracts Management Analyst II

Absolute Business Solutions Corp (ABSC) is not just another tech company. We're a community of innovators, engineers, analysts and business professionals working together with our customers to tackle the most complex challenges. For more than 20 years we've supported critical Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), Federal Civilian missions and global, multi-national corporations. We specialize in supporting our clients in the Intelligence, Technology, Defense, AI/ML, and Data Science fields. As we continue to grow at a rapid pace, we need some amazing new professionals to join our team. In particular, we are seeking an experienced Contracts Management Analyst (Level II) to primarily support our program.

Seniority of this role Mid-Senior Level

Clearance Required for this role: Secret

Absolute Business Solutions Corp (ABSC) is seeking a Contracts Management Analyst (Level II) to support PEO IEW&S programs at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD. The selected candidate will provide contracting and acquisition support to Program Managers (PMs) and Product Managers (PdMs), ensuring effective coordination with the Army Contracting Command (ACC) and adherence to DoD acquisition policies and processes.

This role is critical in supporting contract lifecycle activities, managing procurement data, and facilitating communication across government stakeholders to ensure timely and compliant execution of acquisition efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide contracting expertise to PEO IEW&S PMs and PdMs across acquisition activities
• Support Procurement Administrative Lead Time (PALT) tracking and reporting
• Maintain and manage data within the Procurement Portfolio Management Tool (PPMT)
• Assist in establishing and tracking contract milestones in coordination with requiring activities and ACC
• Manage and track taskers within the ETMS2 database, ensuring timely completion
• Coordinate and support contracting-related training and community of practice initiatives
• Assist in drafting and reviewing acquisition documentation and policy materials during Integrated Product Team (IPT) processes
• Support Program Status Reviews (PSRs) and provide updates to PEO leadership and staff
• Attend and contribute to milestone reviews and programmatic meetings
• Serve as a liaison between PMs/PdMs and ACC to facilitate contract execution and issue resolution
• Maintain tracking of prime and subcontractors for congressional inquiries and industry engagements
• Coordinate with PMs to develop and finalize Industry Day materials and slide decks
• Lead and facilitate end-to-end contract deep dives and analysis efforts
• Route and process Request for Service Contract Approval (RSCA) packages through appropriate channels for approval

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in contracting, acquisition, or database management
• DAU Contracting Level II Certification (or industry equivalent)
• Experience supporting DoD or Army acquisition programs
• Familiarity with contracting systems and tools (e.g., ETMS2, PPMT, or similar)
• Strong understanding of federal acquisition processes and lifecycle
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting PEO IEW&S or similar Army organizations
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition regulations and policies (e.g., FAR, DFARS)
• Experience with milestone reviews, IPTs, and programmatic reporting
• Prior experience supporting congressional or high-visibility reporting requirements

Salary is commensurate with experience. An approximate salary range for this requisition is: $120-170k. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Who we are:
ABSC is a technology and services company that combines the agility of a small business with proven processes refined over more than two decades in business. We specialize in supporting public sector clients in the Intelligence, Defense, Health, and Safety areas. Our team stands ready to deliver the next generation of programs, personnel, and solutions to help advance our federal government customers' driving innovation, agility, and security across all mission areas.


Some of our benefits include:

Generous weeks of PTO plus 11 Federal Holidays


Retirement Planning - 401k Fully Vested with Match


Annual Health and Wellness Allowance - buy an Apple Watch, a treadmill, or hit the gym on us


Career Development - Annual Funds to spend on Education and Training


Volunteer Time Off - Annually, all employees can spend 8 hours directly supporting a charity of choice


Charitable Match - ABSC matches an employee's donation to a qualifying charity


Referral Program - We pay for internal and external referrals!


LOV Awards - Earn bonus awards throughout the year from our Living Our Values awards program


Apply to join our team today! We are always looking to grow our team - if you know someone who is seeking a new career opportunity, please share this job opening with them! ABSC offers generous external referral bonuses. You don't need to be an employee to benefit from our Referral Program!

*ABSC is a proud V3, Virginia Values Vets, member which recognizes our commitment to hiring Veterans. If you are a veteran, please be sure to include that in your application. Thank you! *


Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.