Senior Contract Specialist
@ SMX

Hybrid
$110,000
Hybrid
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Posted 23 days ago

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Job Overview

SMX is seeking a skilled and driven Senior Contract Specialist to support the EPOD/FLS Business Units. In this role you will manage the full lifecycle of Federal Civilian, State/Local, and Commercial contracts, ensuring compliance and successful execution.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Administer a variety of agreements including Master Services, Consulting, Software Licensing, Resale, and Statements of Work.
  • Manage a portfolio of strategic contracts including amendments and renewals.
  • Review, analyze, and interpret contract documents to determine obligations and risks.
  • Collaborate with sales, program leads, finance, subcontracts, and accounting teams.
  • Develop, draft, and negotiate terms aligning with both customer and company objectives.
  • Utilize Deltek Costpoint and other databases to track contracts and correspondence.
  • Support proposal responses and manage contract proposal volumes as needed.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in related fields.
  • 8-12 years of experience in Federal Civilian, State/Local, and Commercial contracts.
  • Expertise in contract drafting, review, negotiation, and administration.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and time management skills.
  • Experience with cloud service offerings and relevant contract structures.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with Deltek Costpoint (Unison is a plus).

Additional Information

The role offers a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits including health insurance, paid leave, and retirement. Application deadline is September 26, 2025. SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not sponsor new applicant for employment authorization.

Key skills/competency

  • Federal
  • Commercial
  • Contract Drafting
  • Negotiation
  • Compliance
  • Risk Analysis
  • Renewals
  • Deltek Costpoint
  • Microsoft Office
  • Customer Engagement
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How to Get Hired at SMX

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research SMX culture: Review their mission, values, and recent news.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight contract lifecycle experience and skills.
  • Showcase legal expertise: Emphasize compliance and negotiation skills.
  • Prepare for interviews: Understand Federal and Commercial contracting details.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review federal and commercial contract law basics.
Practice using Deltek Costpoint and similar tools.
Analyze sample contracts for negotiation tactics.
Brush up on Microsoft Office suite functionalities.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging contract negotiation experience.
Explain how you manage multiple contract deadlines.
Share an instance of cross-team collaboration success.
Discuss adapting strategies under tight deadlines.

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