Contract Associate Manager

Accenture Federal Services•Arlington, VA

2d•$94,000 - $178,700

About The Position

A Contract Associate Manager provides on-site advice to Accenture business and client units and project teams on contract management and policy compliance. The role initiates, tracks, and monitors contract changes, deliverables, correspondence, and risks, while maintaining related documentation. It supports management of government contracts in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws, and customer requirements. The role may support multiple engagements or work full-time on a single engagement, depending on the agreement’s size and complexity. The position responds to complex inquiries about contract obligations and revisions, identifies risks and issues, and recommends alternatives. It reviews contractual obligations and monitors whether terms and conditions are met. It prepares information about contract status, compliance, and modifications; implements contract management processes; and escalates unresolved contractual, business, or contract-management positioning issues to a Contract Manager and Program Leadership. The role serves as a primary connection between project teams or business units and Legal, liaises with clients and vendors, informs teams of contractual requirements, and develops contract management tools, templates, methods, and processes. It also requires a working understanding of Accenture’s major business areas to advise project senior executives and may include training Contract Management or program personnel.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience.
Four years of contract management experience in a Federal Government contracting environment.
Strong familiarity with GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contracts, Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs), and Multi-Agency Contracts (MAC).
Ability to work independently under minimal guidance and meet deadlines requiring quick turnaround.
Ability to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing reseller agreements, asset management, and software licensing or procurement is desired.

Responsibilities

Respond to complex inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions.
Identify risks and issues and suggest alternatives that lead to the best solution.
Review and manage the parties’ contractual obligations and continually review performance to ensure terms and conditions are met.
Prepare and disseminate information regarding contract status, compliance, and modifications.
Consult with and escalate unresolved contractual, business, or contract-management positioning issues to a Contract Manager and Program Leadership.
Implement contract management processes.
Act as the primary contact between the project team and/or business unit and Legal to ensure legal and contractual matters are addressed efficiently and promptly.
Act as a liaison between Accenture and clients or vendors.
Inform the project team of contract requirements and monitor compliance.
Develop and integrate contract management tools, templates, methods, and processes for the engagement.
Build sufficient understanding of Accenture’s major business areas to communicate with project senior executives and provide relevant advice.
May provide training to Contract Management or program personnel.