{"id":2649533,"url":"https://alion.io/job/vertosoft-government-contract-specialist-sled","title":"Government Contract Specialist (SLED)","company":{"id":1829957,"name":"Vertosoft","domain":"vertosoft.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/vertosoft","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Paylocity","truth_index":null},"role":"Legal","role_family":"Legal","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"contractor","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Leesburg, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":90000,"max":165000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":165000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":2,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Excel","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-15T20:59:23Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-15","last_verified_at":"2026-10-19T16:06:21Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":4,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":4},"description":"Description\nLocation: Leesburg, VA - Hybrid\nDepartment: Legal & Contracts\nReports to: Government Contracts Program Manager\nAbout the Role\nVertosoft is seeking a Government Contract Specialist (SLED), at Level II or III, to administer State, Local, and Education (SLED) contracts and cooperative purchasing agreements. This role is focused on contract lifecycle administration, documentation, compliance, and coordination with public-sector customers and internal teams.\nThe ideal candidate brings experience from the technology channel, such as an IT distributor, reseller, VAR, manufacturer, or similar organization. You understand how distributors, resellers, manufacturers, and customers work together across quotes, contract terms, orders, reporting, and renewals. Experience in government contracting is welcome, but Federal or SLED contracting experience is preferred rather than required.\nThe role owns contract lifecycle administration, contractual requirements, amendments, renewals, risk identification, official contract documentation, and formal contract communications. It partners closely with Operations, which owns pricing administration, recurring report preparation and submission, registrations, portals, transactional data, and related operational controls.\nRequirements\nWhat You'll Do\nSLED Contract Administration\nAdminister assigned SLED contracts, statewide and local contract vehicles, cooperative purchasing agreements, amendments, modifications, renewals, extensions, and closeouts.\nReview awards, contract terms, amendments, customer and vendor documents, and related records for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with requirements.\nMaintain complete, current, organized, and audit-ready official contract files.\nTrack contractual deliverables, reporting obligations, participation requirements, administrative fees, option periods, renewal dates, and key milestones.\nInterpret routine contract and procurement requirements and provide practical guidance to Sales, Operations, Finance, and other internal partners.\nCoordinate contract implementation and transition activities following an award or contract change.\nCooperative Purchasing and Reporting\nSupport administration of cooperative purchasing programs and related SLED contract requirements.\nMaintain a clear record of contract-specific reporting, utilization, participation, administrative-fee, and renewal obligations.\nCommunicate reporting requirements and deadlines to Operations, which owns recurring report preparation, validation, reconciliation, and submission.\nPartner with Operations on contract-related pricing, quoting, order execution, and reporting questions; address contractual exceptions and escalate nonstandard or higher-risk issues.\nCompliance and Risk Management\nIdentify contractual, state procurement, cooperative, and compliance requirements applicable to assigned contracts.\nSupport internal compliance reviews, external audits, and requests for contract documentation.\nIdentify potential contractual or compliance concerns, recommend resolution paths, and escalate complex matters to the Government Contracts Program Manager and Legal as appropriate.\nMonitor assigned contracts for routine compliance obligations and keep supporting documentation current.\nProposal and Stakeholder Support\nPartner with Sales, Operations, Finance, and other teams on public-sector proposals and opportunities by identifying contract terms, documentation needs, certifications, reporting requirements, and administrative obligations.\nServe as a professional point of contact for routine contract administration with state and local procurement officials, educational institutions, cooperative purchasing organizations, customers, suppliers, and channel partners.\nCoordinate contract documents, amendments, renewals, and issue resolution with internal and external stakeholders.\nContribute to improvements in contract templates, records, administration practices, and cross-functional coordination.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nHow Success Is Measured\nMaintain accurate, organized, and audit-ready contract documentation.\nComplete assigned contract administration activities accurately and on schedule.\nDemonstrate sound understanding of technology-channel relationships and how contract terms affect quotes, orders, reporting, and renewals.\nIdentify and appropriately escalate contractual, procurement, or compliance concerns.\nBuild productive working relationships and communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders.\nContribute to compliant and efficient SLED contract administration.\nWhat We're Looking For\nRequired Experience\n2+ years of experience in contract administration, sales operations, procurement support, pricing, quoting, or related work within an IT distributor, reseller, value-added reseller (VAR), manufacturer, or other technology-channel organization.\nWorking knowledge of how distributors, resellers, manufacturers, and customers work together across quotes, contract terms, orders, reporting, and renewals.\nExperience reviewing or administering contracts, amendments, renewals, or other customer and vendor documentation.\nPreferred Experience\nExperience supporting Federal or SLED contracts, GSA Schedules, or cooperative purchasing programs.\nFamiliarity with FAR, DFARS, or state procurement requirements.\nExperience supporting contract reporting, compliance reviews, audits, or public-sector proposals.\nExperience with contract lifecycle management systems, state procurement portals, cooperative purchasing platforms, CRM platforms such as Salesforce, or Microsoft Excel.\nEducation\nBachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, Legal Studies, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.\nSkills\nStrong attention to detail and ability to read, organize, and explain contract documentation.\nClear, professional written and verbal communication.\nSound judgment, organization, follow-through, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.\nCollaborative approach and willingness to ask questions or escalate when requirements are unclear.\nCompensation and Benefits\nCompensation Range (based on total On-Target Earnings (OTE)): $90,000 - $165,000.\nTotal on-target earnings (OTE) include base salary plus target bonus and/or commission, as applicable to the position.\nThe position level and compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience, qualifications, and demonstrated expertise.\nComprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with company match; paid time off and holidays; and professional development opportunities, subject to plan terms and company policy.\nAbout Vertosoft\nVertosoft is a small business focused on accelerating the adoption of technology in Government. With deep expertise across the government acquisition lifecycle, Vertosoft simplifies how public-sector customers access innovative solutions. We combine the agility of a small business with the reach and professionalism of a large organization, providing ethical, reliable, and results-driven service.\nAt Vertosoft, we value hard work, adaptability, and balance. Our culture encourages excellence and teamwork while supporting employee well-being through a flexible, collaborative work environment.\nVertosoft is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 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