Government Contracting VA

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Cover & Align is a veteran-led contracting company specializing in securing government and private-sector contracts. We focus on delivering high-quality services while building long-term client relationships. As part of Limaj Global’s portfolio, this role will also involve occasional collaboration with other subsidiaries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and resourceful Virtual Assistant to support our government contracting operations. Your primary focus will be conducting procurement research, identifying and tracking contract opportunities, assisting with proposal preparation, and maintaining organized bid documentation. You will also coordinate with our in-house team and other VAs to ensure timely submission of bids and compliance with requirements.


RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Research and track federal, state, and local government contract opportunities.
- Maintain and update contract pipelines, deadlines, and compliance documents.
- Assist with proposal creation, formatting, and submission.
- Communicate with procurement officers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
- Organize Google Drive folders and ensure files are up to date.
- Coordinate with other VAs on research and outreach tasks.


SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Product Research (to identify relevant bids and vendors)
- Research Writing (to assist with proposals and summaries)
- Google Data Studio (for tracking and reporting contract opportunities)


QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong English communication skills (written & verbal).
- Experience in procurement, bidding, or government contracting preferred.
- Excellent organization and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace tools.


SALARY & HOURS:
?12,000 – ?20,000/month (? $211 – $351 USD) to start
?150–?250/hour (? $4–$5/hour USD)
15–20 hours/week to start, with the opportunity to move to 40 hours/week full-time if there’s a strong fit.


BONUS SKILLS (Nice to Have)
- Familiarity with U.S. government procurement processes
- Proposal formatting or compliance checking
- Experience with project management tools like ClickUp
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent written communication in English
- Reliable and deadline-focused
- Proactive problem-solver
- Comfortable working independently


HOW TO APPLY:
Use the subject line: “I’m Your Contract VA – [Your Name]”
Add the word ALIGN at the top of your application so we know you read the full post.
Briefly describe your experience with research or contracting.
Attach or link to an example spreadsheet, tracker, or database you’ve created.
Share your hourly rate in PHP.