SMX Corporation
Senior Contract Specialist (3949)
SMX Corporation, Montgomery, Alabama, United States, 36136
Senior Contract Specialist (3949)at SMX(View all jobs) (https://www.smxtech.com/careers/)
United States
The Sr. Contracts Specialist will work closely with the sales team and program leads with responsibility for all aspects of the State/Local and Commercial contracts process for the ESS Business Group. This responsibility includes drafting, reviewing, revising, and negotiating a variety of State/Local and commercial contracts with customers and partners. The Sr. Contracts Specialist position will regularly work with all functional departments across the company including finance, program management, subcontracts and accounting to support the full life cycle of all award agreements.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Administer Federal Agreements supporting the ESS Business Group, to include but not limited to, such Master Services Agreements, Consulting Agreements, Software Licensing Agreements, Resale Agreements, and Statements of Work for services in addition to Prime Contracts and Subcontracts with State/Local Agencies.
Manage a portfolio of strategic 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
Ensures 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 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 as assigned by the Contracts Manager and/or Director of Contracts
Required Skills/Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
Clearance Required: None, but must be eligible to obtain
At least 7-9 years of State/Local and Commercial contracts experience
Ability to interpret policies, contracts, and law/regulations and relevance to State/Local and Commercial transactions, particularly related to cloud service offerings
Excellent time management, communication, decision-making, and organization skills.
Experience with 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 on 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.
Exposure to FAR and DFAR.
Possess strong analytical and problem solving skills
Desired Skills/Experience
Experience in Deltek Costpoint and Unison is a plus
CFCM, CPCM Certifications
Application Deadline: January 1, 2025
LI#Remote
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:
$110,000—$183,300 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, protected veteran status, race, color, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or genetic information. SMX is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including disability and veterans.
Selected applicant will be subject to a background investigation.
United States
The Sr. Contracts Specialist will work closely with the sales team and program leads with responsibility for all aspects of the State/Local and Commercial contracts process for the ESS Business Group. This responsibility includes drafting, reviewing, revising, and negotiating a variety of State/Local and commercial contracts with customers and partners. The Sr. Contracts Specialist position will regularly work with all functional departments across the company including finance, program management, subcontracts and accounting to support the full life cycle of all award agreements.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Administer Federal Agreements supporting the ESS Business Group, to include but not limited to, such Master Services Agreements, Consulting Agreements, Software Licensing Agreements, Resale Agreements, and Statements of Work for services in addition to Prime Contracts and Subcontracts with State/Local Agencies.
Manage a portfolio of strategic 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
Ensures 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 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 as assigned by the Contracts Manager and/or Director of Contracts
Required Skills/Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
Clearance Required: None, but must be eligible to obtain
At least 7-9 years of State/Local and Commercial contracts experience
Ability to interpret policies, contracts, and law/regulations and relevance to State/Local and Commercial transactions, particularly related to cloud service offerings
Excellent time management, communication, decision-making, and organization skills.
Experience with 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 on 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.
Exposure to FAR and DFAR.
Possess strong analytical and problem solving skills
Desired Skills/Experience
Experience in Deltek Costpoint and Unison is a plus
CFCM, CPCM Certifications
Application Deadline: January 1, 2025
LI#Remote
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:
$110,000—$183,300 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, protected veteran status, race, color, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or genetic information. SMX is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including disability and veterans.
Selected applicant will be subject to a background investigation.