Contract Manager

Accenture Federal Services•Arlington, VA

23d•$95,700 - $211,700•Onsite

About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services, our purpose is to help the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer, and improve the lives of its citizens. Our team of over 13,000 professionals is dedicated to leveraging technology and innovation for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within the global Accenture network. We are recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, offering a supportive community where you can belong, grow, learn, and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training. Join us to drive meaningful, lasting change that advances missions and the government forward! A Contract Manager will provide on-site guidance to Accenture's business/client units and project teams on contract management and policy compliance. This role involves initiating, tracking, and monitoring contract changes, deliverables, correspondence, and risks, while maintaining all associated documentation. The Contract Manager will ensure government contracts are managed in accordance with company policies, applicable laws, and customer requirements. Depending on the engagement's size and complexity, the role may manage multiple contracts or be dedicated to a single large engagement.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship required
Bachelor’s Degree
7 years of contract management experience in a Federal Government contracting environment
Strong familiarity with General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contracts, Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs), and Multi-Agency Contracts (MAC)
Ability to work independently under minimal guidance
Ability to meet deadlines that require a quick turnaround
Ability to obtain security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience in managing reseller agreements, asset management, and software licensing/procurement is desired

Responsibilities

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.
Enable the management of government contracts in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws, and customer requirements.
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 contractual obligations of the parties and provide continual review to ensure that all terms and conditions are met.
Prepare and disseminate information regarding contract status, compliance, modifications, etc.
Consult and escalate contractual, business, or Contract Management (CM) positioning issues to a CM and Program Leadership when not solved satisfactorily by the project team in a timely manner.
Implement CM processes.
Act as the primary contact between the project team and/or business unit and Legal, ensuring that all legal and contractual matters are addressed efficiently and promptly.
Act as liaison between Accenture and clients/vendors.
Inform the project team of the requirements of the contract and monitor compliance.
Develop and integrate contract management tools, templates, methods, and processes for the engagement.
Achieve a reasonable level of understanding of Accenture’s major business areas (System Integration and/or Outsourcing) to communicate effectively with project Senior Executives and provide relevant advice.
May provide training to Contract Management or program personnel.