Senior Contract Specialist (4655)
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Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Administer Federal Civilian, State/Local and Commercial Agreements supporting the EPOD/FLS Business Units, to include but not limited to, Master Services Agreements, Consulting Agreements, Software Licensing Agreements, Resale Agreements, and Statements of Work for services in addition to Prime Contracts and Subcontracts with Federal Civilian and State/Local Agencies.
- Manage a portfolio of strategic Federal Civilian, State/Local and Commercial 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.
- Interprets 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.
- Develop, draft, and negotiate unique terms and conditions that address customer-specific requirements while maintaining compliance with company policy, legal standards, and risk tolerance.
- Proactively identify opportunities to structure agreements that balance customer priorities with organizational goals, ensuring win-win outcomes.
- Create problem-solving approach to contract development, ensuring agreements are both practical and strategically aligned.
- 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.
- Willingness to establish, attend and actively participate in customer engagement, to include but not limited to, regular meetings with customers and partners.
- Review Request for Information 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 funding 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 assigned by the Contracts Manager and/or Director of Contracts.
Required Skills/Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in related fields
- Clearance Required: None, but must be eligible to obtain
- 8-12 years of Federal Civilian, State/Local and Commercial contracts experience
- Ability to interpret policies, contracts, and law/regulations and relevance to Federal Civilian, State/Local and Commercial transactions, particularly related to cloud service offerings
- Excellent time management, communication, decision-making, and organization skills
- Must be a Fast Learner
- Must be flexible, adaptable and agile
- Experience with Federal Civilian, State/Local and Commercial business transactions and Cloud Service Providers Excellent knowledge of diverse contract structures
- Effective verbal and communication skills in a 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 environment
- Must have general business skills and Microsoft Office Suite programs
- Manage multiple assignments and engagements concurrently
- Advanced 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
Application Deadline: September 26, 2025
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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.
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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.