Senior Government Contract Advisor - Evernorth Federal Services - Hybrid

Cigna Healthcare•St. Louis, MO

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Contract Advisor will join the Contract Administration team within Evernorth Federal Services and will be responsible for administering federal contracts, with a primary focus on the Department of Defense (DoD) TRICARE Pharmacy contract. Key Responsibilities This role will manage contracts of moderate to significant complexity and will serve as a trusted advisor to the organization on contractual matters. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Advising internal stakeholders on complex federal contract administration issues Providing guidance and mentorship to less experienced contracting professionals Participating in the development, review, and negotiation of Statements of Work (SOWs) Developing, implementing, and overseeing the Small Business Plan Identifying, managing, and mitigating Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) Ensuring all contract deliverables are submitted on time and meet quality standards Leading the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) process and Award Fee Self-Assessments Managing security and compliance requirements, including SSP, DSA, NIST, ICA with DLA, and related activities Drafting clear, accurate, and well-researched internal and client-facing communications on complex contractual topics Driving process improvements, mitigating contractual and financial risk, and creating operational efficiencies Supporting additional projects and initiatives as assigned Collaboration & Client Engagement The Senior Contract Advisor must be able to work independently with minimal oversight while proactively anticipating issues and planning. This position collaborates closely with cross-functional partners, including Legal, Audit, Finance, and Account Management teams, to ensure contractual compliance and alignment with business objectives. This is a client-facing role and requires a high level of professionalism and communication skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, contracting, legal studies, communications, or a related field, with 7+ years of relevant experience
Demonstrated experience administering federal contracts
Proven history of high performance, strong initiative, and a results-driven mindset
Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently with minimal supervision
Willingness to work onsite three days per week at a Cigna or client location (subject to change)
Ability to travel as required
If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

Nice To Haves

NCMA and/or Defense Acquisition University (DAU) certifications preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Advising internal stakeholders on complex federal contract administration issues
Providing guidance and mentorship to less experienced contracting professionals
Participating in the development, review, and negotiation of Statements of Work (SOWs)
Developing, implementing, and overseeing the Small Business Plan
Identifying, managing, and mitigating Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI)
Ensuring all contract deliverables are submitted on time and meet quality standards
Leading the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) process and Award Fee Self-Assessments
Managing security and compliance requirements, including SSP, DSA, NIST, ICA with DLA, and related activities
Drafting clear, accurate, and well-researched internal and client-facing communications on complex contractual topics
Driving process improvements, mitigating contractual and financial risk, and creating operational efficiencies
Supporting additional projects and initiatives as assigned