Specialist Manager, Government Client Contracts Management (DHS)
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. The role advises account leadership on contract strategy, supports compliant execution throughout the contract lifecycle, leads analysis and resolution of complex contractual matters, and drives negotiation, portfolio oversight, and coordination across internal stakeholders. The position is part of Deloitte’s Enterprise Contract Management & Operations team, which supports strategic enterprise contract vehicles across the Government and Public Services practice. The Specialist Manager works with Contracts professionals, Project Engagement Leadership, Enabling Solutions contacts, and other internal stakeholders to coordinate the information and decisions needed for compliant contract management and operational execution. The role is open to the listed U.S. locations. A flexible hybrid schedule is offered, with candidates based in Washington, D.C., Arlington, Virginia, or nearby preferred. Professionals must be able to co-locate in person two to three days per week at a Deloitte office or client site, depending on team needs, and travel averages 25%. Recruiting ends November 1, 2026.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Legal Studies, or another business discipline.
- At least 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 DHS agencies.
- Experience leading projects with organizational impact.
- Experience developing, submitting, and negotiating governmentwide contract vehicles.
- Ability to travel an average of 25%, based on work and clients served.
- Ability to perform job responsibilities in a hybrid work 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
- Advanced degree, such as an MBA, Master of Science, or Juris Doctor.
- National Contract Management Association certification, such as 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 by federal regulations and procedures.
- Experience managing junior team members.
Responsibilities
- Lead proposal, award, and contract administration activities for complex federal contracts across the contract lifecycle.
- Review contract actions, identify contractual risks and opportunities, and implement action plans that support compliant execution.
- Advise project and account leadership on contract strategy, negotiations, and issue resolution for strategic government engagements.
- Monitor contract portfolios, pipeline activity, and contract performance to support revenue retention and operational execution.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to maintain contract data, resolve discrepancies, and support accurate documentation and reporting.
- Lead projects or workstreams and coordinate information and decisions needed for contract management and operational execution.
Benefits
- May be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to program rules and individual and organizational performance.
- Professional development opportunities, including on-the-job learning, formal development programs, leadership opportunities, and mentorship.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
