Contract Associate Manager

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).

Responsibilities

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; Enable the management of government contracts in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws, and customer requirements; Respond to complex inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions; Identify risks and issues and suggest alternatives that lead to the best solution; Review and manage contractual obligations of the parties and provide continual review to ensure all terms and conditions are met; Prepare and disseminate information regarding contract status, compliance, modifications, etc.; Consult and escalate to a CM and Program Leadership contractual, business or CM positioning issues not solved satisfactorily by the project team in a timely manner; Implement CM processes; Act as the primary contact between the project team and/or business unit and Legal, ensuring legal and contractual matters are addressed efficiently and promptly; Act as liaison between Accenture and clients/vendors; Inform the project team of the requirements of the contract and monitor compliance; Develop and integrate contract management tools, templates, methods, and processes for the engagement; Achieve 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

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship required; Bachelors Degree or equivalent years experience; 4 years of contract management experience in a Federal Government contracting environment; 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; Ability to obtain security clearance

Nice to have

Experience in managing reseller agreements, asset management, and software licensing/procurement

Benefits

Wide variety of benefits; Collaborative and caring community; Opportunities to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training