Specialist Manager, Procurement and Category Management

Deloitte • Tampa, FL

10d • $93,000 - $155,000

About The Position

The Specialist Manager, Procurement and Category Management is part of Deloitte’s Enterprise Contract Management & Operations team, which supports strategic enterprise contract vehicles across the Government and Public Services practice. The role works with contracts professionals, project engagement leadership, enabling solutions contacts, and other internal stakeholders to coordinate information and decisions for compliant contract management and operational execution.

The position serves as a business advisor to account teams on Federal contract administration and manages complex, strategic, high-value subcontracts that can affect firm revenue and retention. It provides advisory support to account leadership, helps shape Federal engagement win strategies, and independently reviews subcontract actions across the contract lifecycle. The role guides proposal and award activities, supports subcontract development and negotiation, and ensures portfolio compliance and accurate administration.

The manager also reviews Federal solicitations, supports subcontractor requests for proposals, prepares proposal documentation, and collaborates across enabling areas to address complex administration and proposal challenges. The position enters and monitors subcontract data in internal systems, resolves document discrepancies, and maintains data quality and accuracy. It requires independent work as well as collaboration, effective communication, attention to detail, relationship-building, and the ability to lead projects or workstreams. Travel averages 10%, depending on work and clients served.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 8 years of experience in subcontracts administration.
• At least 5 years of experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations and commercial contracting principles.
• At least 3 years of experience managing personal portfolios and advising on contract administration.
• Experience purchasing hardware, software or SaaS solutions, and other IT-related products.
• At least 1 year of experience with the Federal Acquisition Lifecycle.
• At least 1 year of experience managing multiple contract types and solicitation types; examples of contract types include T&M, FFP, FFP/LOE, CPFF, CPIF, and CPAF.
• Ability to travel an average of 10%, based on the work, clients, and industries or sectors served.
• 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

• CPSR experience.
• An advanced degree and/or a master's certificate or NCMA certification such as CFCM, CCCM, or CPCM.
• Experience working with Federal government procurements.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating and leveraging value-added reseller agreements.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong consultative skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with teams.

Responsibilities

• Advise account teams on all aspects of Federal contract administration.
• Manage complex and strategic high-value subcontract matters affecting firm revenue generation and retention.
• Use independent judgment and analysis to identify and resolve significant issues.
• Provide advisory subcontract support to account leadership and help shape and strengthen Federal engagement win strategies.
• Guide and coordinate proposal and award activities for assigned subcontracts, and advise internal teams through all phases of the subcontract lifecycle.
• Independently review complex subcontract actions throughout the subcontract lifecycle and develop and implement tactical plans to address risks and opportunities.
• Support the development, review, and negotiation of subcontracts, modifications, subcontractor NDAs, and teaming agreements in accordance with company policies.
• Ensure compliance and accuracy of subcontract administration for the assigned portfolio.
• Review Federal solicitations and support Subcontractor Requests for Proposals.
• Prepare Deloitte proposal documentation in response to subcontractor pricing, narratives, and consent requirements.
• Manage workload to meet deadlines and deliver accurate work to internal and external clients.
• Collaborate with enabling areas to address complex subcontract administration and proposal challenges.
• Enter subcontract data into systems, monitor updates, resolve contract document discrepancies, and ensure data quality and accuracy.
• Maintain subcontract files and historical documentation in accordance with government regulations and Deloitte procurement policies.
• Keep teams informed about subcontract standards, plans, and policies.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with strategic subcontract companies.

Benefits

• May be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program.
• Opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership opportunities, and connect and grow through mentorship.
• On-the-job learning experiences and formal development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior