Office Administrator & Inside Sales Representative

Overview

Employment type: Independent Contractor (1099) 60 days to hire.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, generally between 8:30am and 5pm (flexibility based on workload and deadlines)

We are looking to engage an experienced independent contractor to provideOffice Administration and Inside Sales Supportservices in a defense-contracting environment. This role is ideal for someone who works well independently, communicates clearly, and can manage tasks with minimal oversight.

This is a project-based, services-rendered engagement. The contractor will manage their own methods and workflow while delivering agreed-upon tasks and supporting our team as needed.

• Support inside sales activities for government and commercial customers
• Prepare and process quotes, sales orders, and acknowledgements
• Communicate with customers regarding pricing, lead times, and order status
• Coordinate with procurement or operations points of contact for accurate information
• Maintain customer records, pricing data, and sales documentation
• Assist with follow-ups on open quotes, backorders, and outstanding customer requests
• Provide documentation needed for compliance, traceability, or order packages

• Manage daily administrative tasks related to office operations
• Handle incoming calls, emails, and general correspondence
• Maintain organized electronic and physical files
• Assist with scheduling and meeting coordination
• Support invoicing, recordkeeping, and reporting tasks
• Coordinate office supply needs and service provider communications

• 1–3+ years of experience in office administration, inside sales, or customer support
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information

• Prior work supporting defense contractors, aerospace firms, or government sales teams
• Familiarity with DLA, DoD, or prime contractors
• Understanding of contract terms, compliance, or basic FAR/DFARS concepts

This engagement supports a fast-paced, collaborative defense-contracting operation. While communication with the internal team is part of the work, the contractor manages their own methods and is engaged for completion of agreed-upon services rather than employee-type duties.