Federal - Contract Manager
South
VA - Chantilly
JOB NO. 00938159
Job Description
Organization: Accenture Federal Services
Location: 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 9,000 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 provide on-site advice to Accenture's business/client units and project teams on contract management and policy compliance matters. Initiate, track and monitor contract changes, deliverables, correspondence and risks, and maintain associated documentation.
The work:
- Support negotiation and contract formation activities
- Establish processes to effect compliance and management proactively working with the client, the Accenture team and Legal.(e.g. change order processes)
- Respond to inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions
- Manage and resolve contract issues
- Research contractual terms and conditions, applicable laws and or other regulations as needed
- Manage the contract day-to-day by advising on the strategic direction, contract interpretation and consequences of action / inaction
- Proactively resolve issues and disputes, minimize potential for litigation and foster protection of Accenture's reputation
- Act as a iliaison between the client, project team and/or business unit and Legal ensuring that all legal and contractual matters are addressed
- Develop and maintain relationship with vendors and client's contract management or procurement function
- Manages and maintains senior relationships within the operating groups
- Works closely with the legal team lead, ensures seamless contract formation and contract execution support is delivered to the organization
- Actively markets and promotes the contract management function within the business unit or geography
- Promotes Contract Management and the expansion of the function into currently uncovered clients/fulfilling new business
- Responsible for consultation and escalation to a senior director, of contractual, business or CM positioning issues which are not solved satisfactorily by the project team in a timely manner
- Responsible for implementation of Contract Management processes
Qualifications
Here's what you need:
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U.S. Citizenship required
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7 years of Contract Management experience to include negotiations experience
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4 years Federal experience
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Knowledge of the FAR and DFARS
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Experience managing a fast paced work load
Bonus points if you have:
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Strong communications (verbal and written) skills
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Strong problem solving skills
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Strong organizational skills
Important Information
An active security clearance or the ability to obtain one may be required for this role.
Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Accenture (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).
Accenture is a Federal Contractor and an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.
Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
COVID-19 update: The safety and well-being of our candidates, our people and their families continues to be a top priority. Until travel restrictions change, interviews will continue to be conducted virtually.
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