Federal - Contract Manager

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You are:
A Contract Manager who will provide on-site advice to Accenture's business/client units and project teams on contract management and policy compliance matters. Initiate, track and monitor contract changes, deliverables, correspondence and risks, and maintain associated documentation.

The work:

• Support negotiation and contract formation activities
  
• Establish processes to effect compliance and management proactively working with the client, the Accenture team and Legal.(e.g. change order processes)
  
• Respond to inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions
  
• Manage and resolve contract issues
  
• Research contractual terms and conditions, applicable laws and or other regulations as needed
  
• Manage the contract day-to-day by advising on the strategic direction, contract interpretation and consequences of action / inaction
  
• Proactively resolve issues and disputes, minimize potential for litigation and foster protection of Accenture's reputation
  
• Act as a liaison between the client, project team and/or business unit and Legal ensuring that all legal and contractual matters are addressed
  
• Develop and maintain relationship with vendors and client's contract management or procurement function
  
• Manages and maintains senior relationships within the operating groups
  
• Works closely with the legal team lead, ensures seamless contract formation and contract execution support is delivered to the organization
  
• Actively markets and promotes the contract management function within the business unit or geography
  
• Promotes Contract Management and the expansion of the function into currently uncovered clients/fulfilling new business
  
• Responsible for consultation and escalation to a senior director, of contractual, business or CM positioning issues which are not solved satisfactorily by the project team in a timely manner
  
• Responsible for implementation of Contract Management processes
  

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Qualifications

Here's what you need:

• U.S. Citizenship required
  
• 7 years of Contract Management experience to include negotiations experience
  
• 4 years Federal experience
  
• Knowledge of the FAR and DFARS
  
• Experience managing a fast paced work load
  

Bonus points if you have:

• Intelligence Community (IC) experience
  
• Strong communications (verbal and written) skills
  
• Strong problem solving skills
  
• Strong organizational skills
  

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