Contracts Specialist

SMX • Albany, NY • 2h ago

The Contracts Specialist will work closely with the operations team with the responsibility for all aspects of the Federal contracts processes for the Global Defense (GD) Business Units. This responsibility includes drafting, reviewing, revising, and negotiating a variety of contracts with customers and partners. The Contracts Specialist position will regularly work with all functional departments across the company including finance, program management, subcontracts, the proposal department, and accounting to support the full life cycle of all award agreements.

This position is remote in the United States. Ideally candidate will be located in/around the DC Metro area to support travel and/or customer engagements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Administer moderate to complex, strategic Federal Agreements supporting the GD Business Units, to include but not limited to, Prime Contracts and Subcontracts with and/or supporting Federal Agencies.

Manage a portfolio of strategic Federal customer contracts and relationships including contract amendments and renewals of existing legacy contracts.

Review and analyze documents to determine contractual obligations and risks; explain these commitments to internal stakeholders.

Interpret contracts to ensure alignment with company objectives and policies.

Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business objectives and operational needs, translating them into tailored contracting strategies.

Ensure that contracts contain all appropriate terms and conditions.

Monitor project end dates and manage any related renewals in coordination with internal stakeholders.

Act as a liaison between organization and customers to support the management of Agreements.

Support internal policies and procedures in the execution of contract administration duties.

Be willing to establish, attend and actively participate in customer engagements, to include but not limited to, regular meetings with customers and partners.

Review Requests for Information (RFIs) and Solicitations and assist in the development of proposal responses ensuring consistency with corporate policy, pertinent regulations, and customer requirements.

Assist in the management of contract proposal volumes, supporting any related fact finding and documentation completion to ensure proposals are fully responsive to prospective customer requirements.

Utilize Deltek Costpoint contract management database and other repositories to ensure that contracts and related correspondence are properly stored and tracked.

Other projects as assigned by the Contracts Manager and/or Vice President of Contracts.

Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor's Degree in related field.

Clearance Required: None, but must be willing and eligible to obtain.

At least 5-7 years of progressively complex Federal contracts experience.

Ability to interpret policies, contracts, and law/regulations and relevance to Federal Civilian and Department of Defense (DoD).

Excellent time management, communication, decision-making, and organization skills.

Must be a Fast Learner.

Must be flexible, adaptable and agile.

Excellent knowledge of diverse contract structures.

Effective verbal and written communication skills in a professional business environment.

Strong background in contract formation, development, implementation, execution and administration.

Ability to participate in cross-functional teams both within the contracts department and with other corporate departments while maintaining a collaborative and friendly environment.

Must have general business skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs.

Must be able to manage multiple assignments and engagements concurrently, with excellent prioritization skills.

Strong knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, terms, conditions, and policies governing contracts.

Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Desired Skills & Experience

Experience in Deltek Costpoint and Unison is a plus

Active security clearance a plus but not required.

Application Deadline: April 13, 2026

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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:

$75,700-$120,000 USD

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what's possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

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