Attorney-Advisor (Contract)
Smithsonian Institution · Posted Oct 20, 2026
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- On-site
- Full-time · Mid
- $102K–$133K per year
- 2+ years
Contracting and acquisition advisor focusing on complex IT acquisitions for trust-funded programs at the Smithsonian Institution.
Compensation
$102,415 - $133,142 / year
Responsibilities
- Providing expert acquisition and contracting advice to program offices and management on complex contractual matters involving information technology, professional services, and other specialized requirements.
- Planning, developing, soliciting, negotiating, awarding, administering, and closing out contracts for a broad range of technical and non-technical services.
- Managing acquisitions supporting critical institutional operations, including retail systems, security systems, financial management systems, payroll and personnel systems, database management solutions, mailing list services, and other enterprise technology initiatives.
- Serving as the lead contract administrator for assigned projects and providing guidance throughout the contract lifecycle.
- Developing acquisition strategies and preparing all required procurement and contract documentation while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and institutional requirements.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school