Specialist Manager - Procurement and Category Management

Possesses knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations and commercial contracting principles. Demonstrates expert skill in managing a personal portfolio. Advises account teams on contract administration matters. Serves as a business advisor to account teams on all parts of Federal contract administration. Handles complex and high-value sub-contract matters that impact Firm revenue and retention. Uses independent judgment and analysis to resolve significant issues. Provides advisory subcontracts support to account leadership. Shapes and strengthens win strategies on Federal engagements. Performs strategic subcontract negotiations and completes various subcontract projects. Connects with strategic subcontract companies and maintains collaborative relationships with them.

Reviews and analyzes subcontracts to ensure understanding and inform the team's strategy. Compiles and analyzes subcontract data. Enters data in several internal databases and maintains historical information and documentation.

Proactively identifies and analyzes subcontracting issues. Solves standard and routine subcontract activities. Keeps teams fully informed on all subcontract standards, plans, and policies. Develops and maintains subcontract files according to government regulations and Deloitte’s procurement policies. Ensures timely filing and reporting of subcontract data entry into various systems. Monitors data updates.

Work you'll do

As a Specialist Manager, Procurement and Category Management on the Enterprise Contract Management & Operations team, you will:

• Serve as a trusted business advisor to account teams on all aspects of Federal contract administration.
• Handle complex and strategic high-value subcontract matters that directly impact the firm's revenue generation and retention.
• Exercise independent judgment and analysis to identify and resolve significant issues.
• Provide advisory-level subcontract support to account leadership, shaping and strengthening win strategies on Federal engagements.
• Guides and coordinates proposals and award activities for assigned subcontracts. Provides guidance to internal teams for all phases of the subcontract lifecycle.
• Independently reviews complex subcontract actions in all phases of the subcontract life cycle. Develops and implements tactical action plans to address risks and opportunities. Supports the development, review, and negotiation of subcontracts, modifications, subcontractor NDA, and teaming agreements consistent with company policies.
• Responsible for compliance and accuracy of subcontracts administration for assigned portfolio. Reviews Federal solicitations and supports Subcontractor Requests for Proposals. Prepares documentation for Deloitte proposals in response to Subcontractor pricing, narratives, and consent requirements.
• Manages individual workload to meet project deadlines on time and in compliance. Completes accurate deliverables for both internal and external clients.
• Collaborates with other enabling areas to address complex subcontracts administration and proposal challenges.
• Accurately and quickly enters subcontract data into different systems. Monitors data updates. Resolves contract document discrepancies and ensures data quality and accuracy.

A successful candidate would possess these skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams

The team

The Enterprise Contract Management & Operations team is responsible for contract administration activities supporting strategic enterprise contract vehicles across Deloitte’s Government and Public Services practice. This role will work directly with Contracts professionals, Project Engagement Leadership, Enabling Solutions points of contact, and other internal stakeholders to coordinate the information and decisions required to support compliant contract management and operational execution

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree
• 8+ years of experience in subcontracts administration
• 5+ years of experience in Federal Acquisition Regulations and commercial contracting principles.
• 3+ years of experience in managing personal portfolios and advising on contract administration.
• Experience purchasing hardware and software or SaaS solutions, and other IT related products
• 1+ years of experience with the Federal Acquisition Lifecycle
• 1+ years of experience managing multiple contract types (e.g. T&M, FFP, FFP/LOE, CPFF, CPIF, CPAF,) and solicitation types
• Ability to travel 10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Preferred:

• CPSR experience
• Advanced degree and/or master's certificate NCMA: CFCM, CCCM, or CPCM.
• Experience working with either Federal government procurements
• Demonstrated experience in negotiating, and leveraging value added reseller agreements
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong consultative skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and work collaboratively with teams

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $93,000 to $155,000. 

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.