Contract Management Manager

Organization: Enterprise / Legal & Commercial
Location: Arlington, VA

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Contract Management Manager

Job Description
The Legal and Commercial business practice provides and manages all legal advice and support to Accenture. Legal and Commercial aims to give objective, focused, practical advice and solutions based on an understanding of the law and Accenture’s business, which is essential in a competitive marketplace. The Legal and Commercial teams work closely with each engagement to find ways to maximize revenue and manage risk and to ensure that Accenture complies with its contractual obligations.

The Operations and Contract Management teams work closely with Accenture’s operating and capability groups to obtain good commercial arrangements, review and counsel new offerings, support Accenture’s alliances and Business Process Outsourcing businesses, develop package knowledge and ensure contract agreements are upheld.

Job Summary:
•Manages the overall Procurement and Property Management processes and major acquisitions for assigned projects.
•Develops Procurement processes and policies for use by the Federal Client Group
•Responsible for the management and control of Government Furnished Property (GFP) from acquisition or receipt of delegation through contract closeout
•Requires knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 45 and its applicable supplements, the DoD Manual for the Performance of Contract Property Administration, DoD 4161.2-M , and Defense Contract Management Agency policy and procedures to control of Government Property in possession of contractors and subcontractor
•Supports development of property processes and policies for use by the Federal Client Group

A Procurement Manager may be assigned to more than one engagement or, alternatively, be full-time on a single engagement (depending on the volume/complexity of the acquisitions).

In the Enterprise workforce, learning is an ongoing process for each individual and the Enterprise workforce supports this process in a variety of ways including: an individual's experience, including day-to-day assignments, special projects and professional growth experiences; the ongoing feedback and guidance each individual receives on professional development from their career counselor and/or supervisor(s) and others; other learning enablers customized for an individual's development needs, including training (i.e., core leadership and professional training, leadership training and functional/technical training that builds and extends professional expertise); the Enterprise workforce community structure which provides opportunities for training, mentoring, coaching, knowledge sharing and networking; and other learning assets such as Accenture's knowledge exchange, global news feeds and publications, and methodologies.


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

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

Accenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
REQUIREMENTS
8+ years applicable work experience within the contract management field

Education:
University/College Degree (Bachelors or equivalent) in a relevant field is preferred

Advanced degree desirable

Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) status and National Contract Management Association (NCMA) membership are advantageous

Work Experience:
Minimum of 8 years of applicable industry experience

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
•8+ years of comprehensive knowledge of Federal Government Procurement processes and regulations, corporate business practices, government and commercial contracting regulations and principles, subcontracting practices, and accounting and finance principles
•Ability to work with minimal supervision
•Able to resolve contracts and pricing issues
•Able to advise and interact with all levels of management
•Able to demonstrate excellent analytical and mathematical skills
•Excellent oral and written communication and negotiation skills
•Demonstrated proficiency in using spreadsheets and Microsoft Word