Contracts Specialist

SMX is hiring for a Contracts Specialist to serve in a US Army Project Office (PM IFMC), providing programmatic support in the areas of Contracts, Program Management, and Acquisition Management, supporting an ACAT IC program. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assist the USG lead, Product Offices, and Functional Support organizations in planning, preparing, and executing numerous Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contract actions concerning the weapon system Prepare and staff acquisition documentations such as Contract Requirements Packages, Source Selection Plans, Acquisition Plans, Functional Requirements Authentication Board documents, Statements of Work, and other required documentation Formally and informally correspond with the Contracting Officer (KO) on contractual matters; answer Contracting Officer letters Manage/prepare the division's Weekly Activity Reports, 1-N Commander's List, Staff Actions, Obligations and Expenditures reports, and other administrative duties Other duties as assigned Required Skills & Experience Clearance Required: Secret Mastery of the MS Office suite of programs Demonstrated ability for function as a productive member of a team Excellent communication skills Knowledge of US Army Contracts processes, policies, and practices Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)/Defense FARS and other required regulations/policies/procedures Knowledge of DoD contract execution/contract administration & knowledge of drafting CRPs for weapon system production-oriented & engineering services contracts for high-dollar efforts Must be familiar with: different types of funding; resolving contractual production and services issues; Government Furnished Property & contract close-out Desired Skills & Experience Prior experience supporting a DoD Weapons System Program/Project Office BS/BA in a business-related area Application Deadline: 3/18/2025 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: $48.07 - $90.15 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. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, protected veteran status, race, color, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or genetic information. Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.