Contract Specialist

Accenture PLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services in the United States is seeking a Contract Management Specialist to manage NDA/TA processes, analyze data, and coordinate with Proposal, Program, and Legal teams. This role requires federal contracting knowledge and strong organizational skills to handle multiple priorities.

You will draft and review agreements, verify SAM.gov data, and maintain accurate contract records while communicating effectively with executives and stakeholders across programs.

Qualifications

• US citizen required to support federal work.
• College degree; JD degree acceptable for advanced qualification.
• 3–4 years of experience in contracts, data science, compliance, or PM.
• Knowledge of the Federal government environment and processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage NDA/TA requests through full lifecycle and signature.
• Prepare NDA/TA documents using standard templates.
• AdviseProposal and Program teams on teaming language.
• Validate SAM.gov status of external companies and maintain records.
• Coordinate with Program, Legal, and Contracts teams on changes.
• Document approvals and maintain contract negotiation records.

Skills

Contract management

Data analysis

Project management

Federal contracting

Executive communication

Education

College degree

JD degree

Tools

ServiceNow

Unison/CLM

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people.Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands‑on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

The Contract Management Specialist in the Analytics Operations Service Center (AOSC) role will facilitate the management of multiple competing priorities. Duties will include understanding and analyzing data, correlating data to determine needed actions, project management of multiple complex and competing priorities, proactive issue resolution, and implementation/improvement of tools and processes.

• The individual must manage complex activities in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws, and customer requirements.

• Applies expertise in contract management system of record procedures and processes to create accurate contract management records to ensure all Contract Management systems are current, accurate, and complete with all of AFS' contract related data

• Responds to complex inquiries into any aspect of AFS' current and past contracts from both internal and external sources

• Identifies risks and issues, suggests alternatives or process improvements that lead to the best solution

• Prepares and disseminates information regarding status of deliverables

• Achieves a reasonable level of understanding of AFS major business areas to communicate effectively with project Senior Executives and provide relevant advice.

• May additionally be responsible for drafting, negotiating, and processing Non-Disclosure agreements (NDA) and Teaming agreements (TA), working closely with Project Leadership, Proposal Managers, AFS Legal, External Vendors, and Contract and Subcontract Managers, including some or all of the following key responsibilities:

• Manage a queue of NDA and TA requests through the full life cycle from request through final signature.

• Prepare NDA and TA documents tailored to specific requirements, using standard company templates, by incorporating opportunity specific information.

• Apply knowledge of federal contracting and procurement cycle to the NDA and TA process.

• Provide advice and support to Proposal and Program teams in developing Teaming Agreement language including, but not limited to, workshare and exclusivity.

• Validate status of external companies in SAM.gov or an equivalent system.

• Distribute documents to external companies for review and act as the main point of contact between the external company and AFS during the negotiation process.

• Review document changes requested by external companies and determine if AFS can accept the document as amended.

• Coordinate with the Program team, Contract and Subcontract Management, and Legal to accept or negotiate requested changes.

• Document AFS approvals as required for the NDA and TA processes.

• Advise Proposal and Program teams, as needed, with the process for entering document requests and checking document status.

• Create and maintain records of document negotiations and approvals on AFS systems.

Applicant must be detail oriented and very organized in order to execute the process in a timely manner. Workload is variable and applicants should be good at managing their time and seeking clarification for prioritization if needed.

What you need

• US Citizen

• College degree required

• Minimum 3-4 years of experience (or 2+ years of experience with JD), including a preferred background in contracts, data science, compliance, project management and knowledge of the Federal government environment or related discipline

• Demonstrated successful management of complex functions

• Collaborative and persuasive; able to influence and communicate with executives and non-executives

Bonus if you have

• Prior experience in ServiceNow processes/reporting and Unison / CLM experience highly preferable

• Prior experience in the contract management/procurement/legal/finance field highly preferable

• Understanding of basic Federal contracting principles highly preferable

• Familiarity with FAR, DFAR and agency-specific supplements highly preferable

• Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Detail-oriented, organized, flexible

• Able to set priorities and juggle multiple demands

• Demonstrated leadership in professional setting; either military or civilian

• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting

• Working knowledge of Accenture policy and Contract and Commercial Management Processes preferred

• Ability to manage a fast-moving queue of work items at various points in the processing lifecycle.

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Able to apply sound business judgment

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia . The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/your-future-rewards-benefits) We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:

$81,000—$154,700 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

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Other Employment Statements

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

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

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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