Contract Associate Manager

The posting, as Accenture Federal Services wrote it

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

A Contract Associate 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
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent years experience
• 4 years of contract management experience in a Federal Government contracting

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Other Employment Statements

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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