SMX is seeking an experienced Senior SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Architect to join our innovative Solutions team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, architecting, building, and implementing robust budget planning, and reporting solutions for our federal government clients. This hands-on role extends beyond native SAC into custom widgets, JavaScript development, and integration with SAP and non-SAP data sources. You will work in a supportive, team-oriented environment where knowledge sharing and mentorship are key to our collective success. This role is remote supporting a Washington, DC based customer and requires a Federal clearance.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Translate business and functional requirements into solution architecture and technical design documents.
• Architect, build, test, and deploy SAC planning solutions, including data models, data actions, multi actions, stories, and analytical applications.
• Design and develop SAC custom widgets and advanced JavaScript that extend SAC beyond native capabilities.
• Define data integrations between SAC and source systems such as SAP S/4HANA, BW/HANA, SAP Datasphere, and non-SAP systems.
• Establish development standards, reusable components, and code review practices across multiple customer environments.
• Serve as technical lead for customer demos and proofs of concept.
• Partner with UX/UI designers and other SAC developers on design and technical feasibility.
Required Skills & Experience:
• U.S. Citizenship required; must be eligible to obtain a Secret or Top Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 8+ years designing and building Budgeting, Planning & Reporting solutions, including 4+ years of hands-on SAC Planning development.
• Technical lead or architect on at least two full-lifecycle SAC Planning implementations.
• Expert-level skills in SAC data modeling, data actions, stories, and analytical applications.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, including building SAC custom widgets or comparable web components.
• Experience integrating SAC with SAP S/4HANA and/or BW/HANA.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to technical teams and senior client stakeholders.
Desired Skills & Experience
• Federal budgeting and/or financial management experience (e.g., S/4HANA Funds Management, budget formulation and execution)
• SAP Datasphere experience
• Federal delivery experience, including government cloud environments
• SAP BW/4HANA, BPC, or BW-IP planning background
• AG Grid, React, or other front-end framework experience
• Experience leveraging AI for software development
• Relevant SAP certifications (e.g., SAC, Datasphere)
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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.
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 an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.
Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).
Skills Required
- U.S. citizenship
- Eligibility to obtain a Secret or Top Secret federal security clearance
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- 8+ years designing and building budgeting, planning, and reporting solutions
- 4+ years of hands-on SAP Analytics Cloud Planning development
- Technical lead or architect experience on at least two full-lifecycle SAC Planning implementations
- Expert-level SAP Analytics Cloud data modeling, data actions, stories, and analytical applications
- Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
- Experience building SAC custom widgets or comparable web components
- Experience integrating SAC with SAP S/4HANA and/or BW/HANA
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentations to technical teams and senior client stakeholders
- Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related bachelor's degree field
- Federal budgeting or financial management experience
- SAP Datasphere experience
- Federal delivery experience, including government cloud environments
- SAP BW/4HANA, BPC, or BW-IP planning background
- AG Grid, React, or another front-end framework
- Experience leveraging AI for software development
- Relevant SAP certifications, such as SAC or Datasphere
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — About four weeks of PTO plus 11 paid federal holidays are highlighted in careers materials. Paid military leave on some roles further expands time‑off coverage.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a dollar‑for‑dollar match on the first 5% and immediate vesting is called out in role descriptions. Traditional and Roth options support long‑term savings.
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SMX is a global technology and advanced engineering provider specializing in Cloud Solutions, C5ISR, and Advanced Engineering / IT. Our tradition of delivering innovative, technical solutions dates back to 1995, however, you may know us better by one of our legacy company names: Trident Technologies, Smartronix, Datastrong, or C2S Consulting Group. With the support of OceanSound Partners, our private equity investment sponsor, we began operating as one business starting in 2019 and became SMX in 2021. We operate in close proximity to our clients around the globe and have core locations in Alabama, California, the DC Metro, Florida, Hawaii, Maryland, and Massachusetts. Today, as SMX, we are one team and together empower government and commercial enterprises to become more effective, innovative, and resilient, no matter what challenges they face. SMX offers competitive benefits, excellent work environments, and growth opportunities for our employees while continuing to expand operations and support our communities. We have more than 25 years of rapid and consistent growth with continuous recognition as an employer-of-choice technology company. In addition, we have earned coveted industry quality and business certifications; have a strong commitment to business partnerships, ethics, compliance, and sustainability; and have a multitude of premier contracting vehicles. The combination of these attributes allows us to provide sound, repeatable business solutions yet remain flexible and agile to quickly adapt to specific customer requirements. Committed to ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction, SMX is structured around the programs and technologies we support to provide optimal and seamless operations. We have maintained a reputation for excellence, helping to assure the missions of our Department of Defense, Public Sector, Fortune 1000, and other Government and commercial customers.
