What are the responsibilities and job description for the Federal - Contract Manager position at Accenture?
Organization: Accenture Federal Services
Location: Arlington, VA or Chantilly, VA
We are:
Accenture Federal Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Accenture LLP, is a U.S. company with offices in Arlington, VA, San Antonio, TX, and St. Louis, MO. Accenture's federal business has served every cabinet-level department and 30 of the largest federal organizations. Accenture Federal Services transforms bold ideas into breakthrough outcomes for clients at defense, intelligence, public safety, civilian and military health organizations.
We believe that great outcomes are everything. It’s what drives us to turn bold ideas into breakthrough solutions. By combining digital technologies with what works across the world’s leading businesses, we use agile approaches to help clients solve their toughest problems fast—the first time. So you can deliver what matters most.
Count on us to help you embrace new ways of working, building for change and put customers at the core. A wholly owned subsidiary of Accenture, we bring over 30 years of experience serving the federal government, including every cabinet-level department. Our 12,000 dedicated colleagues and change makers work with our clients at the heart of the nation’s priorities in defense, intel, public safety, health and civilian to help you make a difference for the people you employ, serve and protect.
You are:
A Contract Manager who will manage a variety of U.S. Federal contracts in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws, and customer requirements. You will provide on-site advice to Accenture’s business units and project teams on contract management and policy compliance matters.
You may manage more than one contract or, alternatively, be full-time on a single project (depending on the size/complexity of the agreement).
The work:
Responds to complex 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 consultation and escalation to the Managing Director – Contract Management and AFS General Counsel of contractual or business risks/issues that are not solved satisfactorily by the project team in a timely manner
Responsible for documentation and implementation of CM processes
Manages daily workload of assigned Contract Management personnel and project or business personnel assisting with the contract management function
Acts as the primary contact between the project team and/or business unit and Legal Services, ensuring that all legal and contractual matters are addressed efficiently and promptly
Acts as liaison between AFS and clients/vendors
Responsible for informing the project team of the requirements of the contract and monitoring compliance
Develops and integrates contract management tools, templates, methods and processes for the engagement
Achieves a reasonable level of understanding of Accenture’s major business areas (System Integration and/or Outsourcing) in order to communicate effectively with project Senior Executives and provide relevant advice
May provide training to Contract Management and project personnel
Actively involved Contract Management initiatives
Here's what you need:
U.S. Citizenship required
7 years of Contract Management experience
4 years experience in a government contracting environment
Other required skills:
Experience managing a fast paced work load
Strong communications (verbal and written) skills
Bonus points if you have:
College degree
Membership in the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) or International Association for Contract and Commercial Management (IACCM)
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 City or Washington as set forth below and information on benefits offered is here.
Role Location: Range of Starting Pay for role
California: $99,800-$164,500
Colorado: $99,800-$142,100
New York City: $115,500-$164,500
Washington: $106,200-$151,300
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Salary : $99,800 - $164,500
