Senior Contracts Specialist

We are operating in an increasingly connected world which is changing how to manage risk. With fast-paced technology advancements, new innovations, and an ever-challenging regulatory environment, it is business critical for our organization to identify not only the risks but the opportunities these present to us. As a Public Sector (GPS) State/Local/Education (SLED) Senior Contracts Specialist - SLED, you’ll make educated, thoughtful decisions on Risk Management.

This position is responsible for providing contract management support for SLED client contracts.  Roles and responsibilities include:

• Reviews solicitations, proposals, bids, contracts, contract modifications, non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, and subcontracting agreements.
• Performs reviews of contracts and proposals for compliance with internal policies, procedures, Federal Acquisition Regulations and other regulations, and other local law as required.
• Develops and maintains strong working relationships with government contracting officers and internal stakeholders
• Responsible for managing SLED contracts from inception through close out
• Responsible for the RFP reviews for compliance and risk assessments
• Responsible for reviewing proposals for Government and internal policy compliance as well as drafting risk mitigation language
• Responsible for ensuring contracts are compliant with firm policies and procedures, as well as federal acquisition regulations (FAR), Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and local legal and regulatory requirements
• Coordinates review of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), HIPAA Business Associate Agreements (BAAs), Teaming Agreements (TAs), subcontracts and Requests for Proposals by the various risk mitigation teams (BRS/GCO)
• Develops and integrates contract management tools, templates, methods and processes for engagements to ensure compliance and accurate reporting
• Maintains key contract details to track proper contract value, funded value, periods of performance, contract numbers, and required reporting
• Provide oversight, support, monitoring of various compliance matters

Experience Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience with public procurements is preferred (reasonable, comparable experience may be substituted for public procurement experience)
• Approximately 7-10 years of professional experience required
• Knowledge of FAR, FERPA, and other regulatory requirements is required.
• Effective project management, strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks / projects with overlapping timelines independently
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with other CBS functions within the GPS practice and with client-serving teams.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with Risk Management team members to support risk mitigation strategies of the firm in a coordinated manner.
• Lead resolution of uncertainties among peers.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to gain working knowledge of SLED procurement policy and contracting techniques
• Strong analytical deduction skills & critical thinking
• Ability to interpret requirements and provide creative solutions
• Ability to learn and apply of firm policies and procedures quickly · Ability to adjust quickly and adapt to changing priorities
• Discretion and professional demeanor
• Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team
• Strong computer skills in MS Access, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as the ability to learn new computer applications
• Bachelor’s degree or associate degree plus extensive relevant experience
• Contract Management certifications are a plus