Specialist Manager, Government Client Contracts Management (Civil)

Deloitte•Tampa, FL

2d•$93,000 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Specialist Manager, Government Client Contracts Management supports strategic federal contract administration activities across complex, high-value engagements that directly affect revenue generation and retention. This role advises account leadership on contract strategy, supports compliant execution across the contract lifecycle, and leads analysis and resolution of complex contractual matters. The role also drives negotiation, portfolio oversight, and operational coordination across internal stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Legal Studies, or another business discipline
8+ years of experience managing multiple federal contract types, including cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost-plus-incentive-fee, cost-plus-award-fee, firm-fixed-price level-of-effort, time-and-materials, and firm-fixed-price contracts or commensurate experience.
Experience supporting federal clients, including Civilian Agencies such as Department of Energy, EPA, Department of Transportation, Department of Labor, etc.
Experience leading projects with organizational impact
Experience developing, submitting, and negotiating governmentwide contract vehicles
Ability to travel 25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Ability to work independently and collaborate 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

Advanced Degree such as Master of Business Administration, Master of Science degree, or Juris Doctor
National Contract Management Association certification, including Certified Federal Contracts Manager, Certified Commercial Contracts Manager, or Certified Professional Contracts Manager
Experience in a professional services organization
Demonstrated experience managing both prime federal contracts and downstream federal subcontracts or vendor procurement operations governed under federal regulations and procedures
Experience managing junior team members

Responsibilities

Leading proposal, award, and contract administration activities for complex federal contracts across the contract lifecycle
Reviewing contract actions, identifying contractual risks and opportunities, and implementing action plans to support compliant execution
Advising project and account leadership on contract strategy, negotiations, and issue resolution for strategic government engagements
Monitoring contract portfolios, pipeline activity, and contract performance to support revenue retention and operational execution
Coordinating with internal stakeholders to maintain contract data, resolve discrepancies, and support accurate documentation and reporting