Contract Review / Order Management Specialist

Job Summary: In this role, you will be supporting the Order Review process for our Integrated Processing Solutions Division. Your understanding of the government contracting process will be instrumental in driving Sales and Operational alignment. You thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a hands-on, “roll up your sleeves” approach. Your high-spirited and curious nature inspires others to embrace change, while your strong communication skills turn ambiguity into structure. You dissect challenges with precision, chart the best course of action, and drive resolution with speed and clarity. Fueled by a strong work ethic and a bias for action, you’re not afraid to challenge the status quo—identifying what’s broken so it can be rebuilt stronger, and amplifying what works so it can scale smarter. Your leadership ensures that our order services function isn’t just reactive—it’s a strategic engine for growth. Job Responsibilities: - Responsible for order processing of direct Government and Prime purchase orders with a strong interface to Sales Operations, Customers, Program Management, Operations, Finance, and other departments as required. - Review all incoming orders for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with company bookings and revenue recognition guidelines - Accurately input awarded Values and Funding to establish revenue and invoicing amounts - Monitor Invoicing milestones and identify opportunities for billing - Strong business acumen and the ability to reason through ever-changing scenarios are necessities for this position. - Collaborate with peers and others to develop, enhance, and communicate operational processes and procedures in support of corporate objectives - Anticipate and identify issues and initiate actions to ensure orders are processed timely and efficiently - Lead and assist in special projects as assigned, preparing timely and accurate results - Participate in quarter-end by delivering exceptional customer service (internal and external) and ensuring orders are booked/processed within the quarter close deadlines - Ad-hoc reports, audits, and projects as required Required Qualifications: - Typically requires a minimum of 4 years of experience within government contracting (or related), and a Bachelor's degree in Business Admin, Supply Chain, Accounting or similar. Would also consider equivalent years of hands-on experience in lieu of a degree. - Experience with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas) - Experience working within an ERP system - Up to 10% travel may be required Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with ASC 606 Revenue Recognition rules - Oracle experience preferred "This position requires you to access information that is subject to U.S. export regulations. You may only access such information if you are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. government." **Why should you join Mercury Systems?** Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. We push processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today's most challenging aerospace and defense missions. From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide. To learn more, visit mrcy.com **Our Culture** We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelon…