In-House

Tempe, AZ, United States

Senior Associate, Federal Government Contracts

Legal Staff

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Senior Associate, Federal Government Contracts The candidate will apply a fundamental understanding of contract management within the federal government domain to provide administrative oversight for a contract portfolio. Review negotiation, correspondence, documentation, and strategic go-to-market activities between the firm and clients. May act as lead for both internal/external data calls and strategic initiatives. Support RFPs/RFQs and quality assurance reviews to ensure compliance with terms and conditions, and provide advice and interpretation of contract requirements. Work collaboratively with various stakeholders and draft contracts-related documents for review by Contract Managers and Office of General Counsel; interface with all levels of the delivery teams, functional support organizations, and client organizations; and act as a point of contact for internal and external clients including obtaining satisfaction feedback. Advise leadership and engagement management of contractual rights, obligations, and risks; compile and analyze data, maintain historical contract information and maintain and update contract management information systems; and support the monthly production and monitoring of metrics and provide reporting to leadership. Identify opportunities for innovation within executed tasks, processes and projects that contribute to the improved efficiency and effectiveness of the workgroup. Help ensure the contract information systems (internal/external) are accurate and maintained according to requirements/procedures.

Req. #: 122047

Qualification and Experience The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent work experience in contract management. Must have 3+ years of recent ?operational and business experience with contract management, preferably within a large IT environment, professional services firm, or similar environment. Contract review/analyst, paralegal, and/or legal experience would be preferred. Strong research, project management, and business analysis skills; must be proficient in Microsoft Tools, particularly, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Graphs, Macros) are needed. Knowledge of multiple solicitation types, contract types, the FAR, and the DFAR; preferable to have industry certifications and membership to/active participation in the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) is essential.

Legal

KPMG LLP