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We’ve grown every year since, and today we’re proud to be a $16 billion global provider of IT solutions and services.\nOver 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI’s concierge approach to help them solve what’s next. But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees - all 7,000 of them. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy:\nOur commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S.\n\nContinuous professional growth and leadership opportunities.\n\nHealth, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family.\n\nWorld-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive - in our offices or yours.\n\nJob Summary\nThe Sr. Contract Optimization Strategist serves as a strategic business partner responsible for transforming data into actionable insights that support informed decision-making, operational excellence, and risk management. This role leads analytical initiatives focused on identifying trends, opportunities, and potential compliance concerns through the collection, analysis, and interpretation of business, operational, transactional, contract, and financial data.The ideal candidate combines strong analytical expertise with business acumen to develop reporting solutions, uncover meaningful insights, and provide recommendations that improve business performance. 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