Senior Contracts Analyst (5182)

SMX is seeking a Senior Contract Analyst with a mastery of DoD contract execution and contract administration to support a government client at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL.

As the Senior Contract Analyst, you will be part of a weapons system development and fielding team, providing contractual support and advice to the Business Chief, Project Manager and other Sr Army Officials.

This is a hybrid role with at least 3 days per week onsite.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Drafting Contract Requirements Packages for weapon system production-oriented contracts and engineering services contracts for high-dollar efforts
• Preparing and staffing Justification and Approvals for Sole Source, Acquisition Plans, Service Acquisition Strategies and Functional Requirements Authentication Board (FRAB) documents
• Engaging with the project office for applicable documents including DD1423's, Security DD Form 254, Independent Government Cost Estimates, RSCA's and Government Property
• Contractor requests will be reviewed, an analysis determined and a response back to the ACC.
• Administering all areas and submitting to the ACC findings, guidance and in some cases, concurrence prior to the KO responding back to contractor

Required Skills & Experience

• Clearance Required: Secret
• Bachelor's Degree
• 11 years' experience providing contractual support and advice to a DoD program office
• Expert in DoD acquisition process
• Must be familiar with contract correspondence formats
• Knowledgeable of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense FARS as well as other required regulations, policies, and procedure
• Able to interact and respond to the contracting officer through formal and informal contractual correspondence
• Familiarity with the following:
• different types of funding
• resolving issues associated with contractual production and services
• Government Furnished Property
• contract close-out

Desired Skills & Experience

• Master's degree in business
• 5-7 years performance in Army contracts office preferred

Application Deadline:  5/18/2026

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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:

$94,700—$157,700 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).