Accenture

Contract Manager

Accenture$95K — $211K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 7 years of contract management experience in a Federal Government contracting environment
  • Familiarity with GSA MAS contracts, GWACs, and MACs
  • Ability to work independently and meet quick turnaround deadlines
  • Experience in managing reseller agreements and software licensing is preferred
  • Ability to obtain security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Respond to complex inquiries about contract obligations
  • Identify risks and suggest optimal solutions
  • Review and ensure compliance with contractual obligations
  • Prepare updates on contract status and modifications
  • Escalate unresolved contractual issues to leadership
  • Implement contract management processes
  • Serve as primary contact between project teams and legal departments
  • Liaise between Accenture, clients, and vendors
  • Inform project teams of contract requirements and compliance
  • Develop and integrate contract management tools and processes
  • Communicate effectively with project executives about business areas

Benefits

  • Wide variety of benefits offered
  • Opportunity for on-site advice and engagement
  • Potential for professional training and development
  • Engagement in meaningful government contracts
  • Dynamic work environment with diverse client interactions
Full Job Description
A Contract Manager will provide on-site advice to Accenture's business/client units and project teams on contract management and policy compliance matters. You will initiate, track and monitor contract changes, deliverables, correspondence, and risks, and maintain associated documentation. You will enable the management of government contracts in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws, and customer requirements. You may also be responsible for more than one engagement or, alternatively, be full-time on a single engagement (depending on the size/complexity of the agreement).

The Work:
  • Responds to complex inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions.
  • Identifies risks and issues, suggests alternatives that lead to the best solution.
  • Reviews and manages contractual obligations of the parties and provides continual review to ensure that all terms and conditions are met.
  • Prepares and disseminates information regarding contract status, compliance, modifications, etc.
  • Responsible for consultation and escalation to a CM and Program Leadership of contractual, business or CM positioning issues which are not solved satisfactorily by the project team in a timely manner.
  • Responsible for implementation of CM processes
  • Acts as the primary contact between the project team and/or business unit and Legal, ensuring that all legal and contractual matters are addressed efficiently and promptly.
  • Acts as liaison between Accenture and clients/vendors
  • Responsible for informing the project team of the requirements of the contract and monitoring compliance.
  • Develops and integrates contract management tools, templates, methods, and processes for the engagement.
  • Achieves a reasonable level of understanding of Accenture's major business areas (System Integration and/or Outsourcing) to communicate effectively with project Senior Executives and provide relevant advice.
  • May provide training to Contract Management or program personnel.


Here's What You Need:
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 7 years of contract management experience in a Federal Government contracting environment experience
  • Strong familiarity with General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contracts, Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs), and Multi-Agency Contracts (MAC) with the ability to work independently under minimal guidance and meet deadlines that require a quick turnaround
  • Experience in managing reseller agreements, asset management, and software licensing/procurement is desired
  • Ability to obtain security clearance


As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$95,700-$211,700 USD

About Accenture

Accenture plc is a multinational professional services company that provides services in strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations. The company has more than 537,000 employees serving clients in more than 120 countries. Accenture operates across five business segments: Communications, Media & Technology; Financial Services; Health & Public Service; Products; and Resources. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and has offices worldwide.
Learn more about Accenture
Size
624,000 employees
Market Cap
$173.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$5.2 billion
Founded
1989
5 Year Trend
+11.2%
Revenue
$44.7 billion
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