Contract Associate Manager

You are:

A Contract Associate Manager who will provide support to the Contract Management team to enable the administration of U.S. Federal government contracts in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws, and customer requirements.  Responsible for tracking and monitoring contract changes, correspondence, and risks, signature processing, contract data, and maintaining associated contract management deliverable documentation.

The work:

• Responsible for adhering to the requirements set forth in the AFS Contract Management Manual
• Participates on MAS/GWAC Contract Management team to support contract compliance
• Supports contract data input into the finance and contract management systems of record
• Supports data call responses
• Generates reports required to monitor contract compliance and complete CM Deliverables
• Performs the following independently while under management supervision when assigned to a contract:
• Responds to inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions
• Identifies risks and issues, suggests alternatives that lead to the best solution
• Reviews and manages contractual obligations of the parties and provides continual review to ensure that all terms and conditions are met
• Prepares and disseminates information regarding contract status, compliance, modifications, etc.
• Responsible for ensuring contract data input is entered timely into the finance and contract management systems of record
• Responsible for documentation and implementation of CM processes including Contract Awareness, Contract Records Management, Contract Change Control, Client Data Protection, Client Notices, and related compliance functions
• Acts as the primary with Legal Services, ensuring that all legal and contractual matters are addressed efficiently and promptly
• Provides negotiation support as required
• Acts as liaison between AFS and clients
• Identifies contract management issues and proposes solutions for approval
• Responsible for resolving issues to which they are assigned
• Support proposal efforts such as obtaining documentation CM is assigned to gather in response to the solicitation, coordinating with Pricing team, coordinating submission with the Proposal Team, etc.
• Works with MAS/GWAC Contract Management team to support compliance with GSA MAS contract and GWAC clauses and terms and conditions
• Prepare contractual reporting requirements in a timely manner for GSA MAS contract sales, Industrial Funding Fee (IFF), GWAC Contract Access Fee (CAF), and NIH Contract Access Fee (NCAF).  Prepare check requests, routing check requests for approval and monthly or quarterly payments
• Responsible for preparation and support of contract audits or assessments
• Performs data patrols required to monitor contract compliance
• Responsible for ensuring that where Contract Management is deployed, contract compliance is maintained, and issues resolved.  If the contract is not complied with or issues are not resolved, they must be promptly escalated to their Contract Management line manager
• Must have excellent customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of internal and external customers at all levels
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Assist with procedures and best practices that improve efficiency and success.  Maintains and updates procedural documentation for continuous improvement and streamlining of reporting processes to ensure compliance.
• Participates in external contract kick-off meetings and program management reviews
• Participates in special projects as required
• Other duties as assigned, including support overall contracting functions

Here's what you need:

• 4-year College degree or 8 years of experience
• 4 years of relevant experience in full lifecycle for federal contract management
• Advanced Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and SharePoint
• Understands basic federal contracting principles with knowledge of FAR and DFAR
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be eligible to obtain a public trust 

Preferred skills:

• Able to identify and mitigate risks in every stage of the Contract Lifecycle for review by management.
• Able to draft, modify, and interpret contract language for management concurrence
• Able to resolve minor contract and pricing issues or escalate to management
• Able to prepare negotiation strategy to discuss with management
• Able to interact with all levels of management
• Proficient analytical and mathematical skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, and flexible
• Able to set priorities and juggle multiple demands
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Able to apply sound business judgment
• Excellent MS Excel skills
• Ability to work independently under minimal guidance and meet deadlines that require a quick turnaround
• Proficiency using Costpoint a plus
• Familiarity with Contract Lifecyle Management (CLM) Software a plus
• Working knowledge of General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contracts, Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs)

Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York, or Washington State as set forth below and information on benefits offered is here.   

Role Location: Range of Starting Pay for role:

California: $93,800-$178,300

Colorado: $93,800-$154,100

New York: $83,000-$178,300

Washington State: $99,900-$164,000

Salary : $99,900 - $164,000