Specialist Lead, Government Client Contracts Management (Fed Health)
About The Position
The Specialist Lead works on Deloitte’s Prime Contracts team, supporting contract management and administration across the Government and Public Services practice. The team reviews and processes fully executed new awards, option periods, and contract modifications, and coordinates at-risk items. The role requires working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and commercial contracting principles, and supports the full contract life cycle. The Specialist Lead administers federal contracts, ensures the accuracy of contract and financial systems, reviews and analyzes moderately complex contract actions with increasing independence and judgment, manages an assigned portfolio, advises account teams, and maintains contract-related data and documentation. The role works with contracts professionals, project engagement leadership, enterprise solutions contacts, and other internal and external stakeholders to support compliant contract management and operational execution. It is offered in multiple U.S. locations, with a flexible hybrid schedule; candidates near Washington, D.C. or Arlington, Virginia, are preferred. The position requires in-person co-location two to three days per week, depending on team needs, and travel averaging 5–15%.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least 5 years of experience in contract management, contract administration, or government contracting support.
- At least 2 years of experience supporting the Veterans Affairs.
- At least 2 years of experience with multiple contract types, such as FFP, LH, T&M, and CPFF, and solicitation types, such as FAR Parts 8, 15, and 16.
- Ability to travel an average of 5–15%, based on work and clients served.
- Ability to work in a hybrid model requiring in-person co-location two to three days per week at a Deloitte office or client site, depending on team needs.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product.
- Ability to build and sustain professional relationships.
- Ability to lead projects or workstreams.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting contracts in the federal environment.
- Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements.
- Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) certification.
Responsibilities
- Support the development, review, and negotiation of contracts, modifications, prime contractor NDAs, teaming agreements, and subcontracts in accordance with company policies.
- Enter contract data into appropriate forms and databases, and check electronic documents and related contract-system data for existence, accuracy, and completeness.
- Review federal solicitations, requests for information, and proposals; identify business risks, document findings, and provide recommendations.
- Understand key terms and conditions of assigned contracts that affect performance or compliance, and communicate salient information to appropriate stakeholders.
- Prepare standard contract language for proposals, including technical and price assumptions, certifications and representations, proposal questions, and organizational conflict of interest certificates.
- Receive and interpret federal customers’ post-submission proposal clarifications or deficiency notices; distribute questions to proposal teams, coordinate proposal changes, and submit revised offers to the Contracting Officer.
- Develop relationships with external client stakeholders and attend industry and government events.
- Coordinate across Government and Public Services teams to provide comprehensive contract-portfolio solutions and insights to internal and external clients.
- Review contracts for compliance with federal regulations and reporting requirements.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- May be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to program rules and applicable factors.
- Professional development opportunities, including on-the-job learning, leadership opportunities, mentorship, and formal development programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
