Federal - Contract Associate Manager

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You are:
AContract Associate Managerin the Analytics, Data, and Records team who will facilitate the management of multiple competing priorities

The work:

• Effectively project manage and drive key Contract Management initiatives.
  
• Communicate effectively with project leadership and Contract Managers to provide relevant advice and guidance. May provide training to Contract Management personnel.
  
• Identifies risks and issues, suggests alternatives or process improvements that lead to the best solution
  
• Prepares and disseminates information regarding contract status, compliance, modifications, etc.
  
• Ensures all Contract Management systems are current, accurate, and complete with all of AFS' contract related data
  
• Analyzes trends and interpret data across AFS enterprise systems
  
• Reviews work of other Contract Management professionals
  
• Manages and drives responses to complex inquiries into any aspect of AFS' current and past contracts from both internal and external sources
  
• Duties may include audit and sampling, definition/implementation of tools and processes.
  

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Qualifications

Here's what you need:

• 5 years experience in Contract Management, Subcontracts, or Procurement in the Federal Government environment
  
• Experience in working with senior leadership; able to effectively communicate with client executives and all levels of the organization
  
• Demonstrated successful management of competing priorities and complex activities in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws, and customer requirements.
  

Bonus points if you have:

• Knowledge of corporate business practices, government and commercial contracting regulations and principles, and accounting and finance principles
  
• Understanding of or experience with Python, R, SQL, and/or data analysis tools (such as Power BI)
  
• Understanding of basic Federal contracting principles
  
• Familiarity with FAR, DFAR and agency-specific supplements
  
• Working knowledge of Accenture policy and Contract and Commercial Management Processes
  
• Ability to analyze large datasets
  
• Strong written and oral communication skills
  
• Collaborative and persuasive; able to influence executives and non-executives
  
• Strong Excel skills
  

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