Manager, Advisory Solutions Contracting

MGT Consulting Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off

5% 401K matching program

Equity opportunities

Incentive and bonus programs

Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave

Flexible spending accounts

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

MGT is seeking an experienced Manager, Advisory Solutions Contracting to lead and scale contracting operations. You will partner with leadership to ensure efficient, compliant processes and manage the lifecycle of contracts across advisory solutions.

A JD and several years in contract management plus leadership experience are required. The role offers flexible and remote work options, with opportunities to influence strategic contracting initiatives and drive growth in a dynamic public-sector

Qualifications

• JD required.
• Five+ years of contract management or related experience.
• Prior leadership experience.
• Experience managing complex agreements.

Responsibilities

• Lead Advisory Solutions Contracting, establishing governance, controls, and scalable processes.
• Serve as trusted advisor to leadership and align contracting strategy with business goals.
• Oversee full contract lifecycle: drafting, negotiation, execution, renewals.
• Manage high-volume pipeline of agreements including 1099 and vendor contracts.
• Prioritize requests and maintain service-level timelines.
• Own capacity planning and resource allocation.
• Mentor and develop team members.
• Support strategic initiatives and change management.

Skills

Contract management

Leadership

Strategic planning

Governance

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

MGT is a leading provider of technology and advisory solutions serving state, local, and education government agencies (SLED) across the United States. Through client partnerships, MGT’s 1,000+ employees impact communities for good by managing and securing critical networks, solving complex human capital and fiscal problems, elevating education systems, and advancing equity as a performance imperative. MGT partners with thousands of agencies as trusted advisors delivering solutions that improve technology, operational, and economic performance to help communities thrive.

Founded in 1975, MGT initiated an ambitious restart in 2016, broadening the solutions portfolio to provide the most specialized solutions, tackling the most mission-critical problems that live at the top of the public agency leadership agenda. MGT drives over 20% compound annual organic growth andutilizesprogrammatic mergers and acquisitions to grow capabilities, attract top talent, and accelerate growth scale.

Celebrating its 50th year in 2025, the firm attracts exceptional talent and empowers them to exceed client expectations as they navigate the dynamic demands of the clients we serve.Hearmore about MGT’s culture in the words of ouremployees.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

As Manager, Advisory Solutions Contracting, you will lead and scale contracting operations that enable the successful delivery of MGT’s Advisory Solutions. You will serve as a strategic partner to leadership, ensuring efficient, compliant, and scalable contracting processes. Your primary responsibilities will include:

Strategic & Financial Leadership

• Lead the Advisory Solutions Contracting function,establishinggovernance, controls, and scalable processes.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and align contractingstrategywith business goals.
• Develop contractingstrategiesbalancing growthobjectiveswith risk.

Contract Lifecycle & Pipeline Management

• Oversee full contract lifecycle including drafting, negotiation, execution, and renewals.
• Manage high-volumepipeline ofagreements including 1099 and vendor contracts.
• Prioritize requests andmaintainservice-level timelines.

Operational Excellence

• Drive workflow optimization, automation, and process improvements.
• Enforce governance standards andapprovalworkflows.
• Own capacity planning and resource allocation.

Leadership

• Mentor and develop team members.
• Support strategic initiatives and change management.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

Education & Experience

• Juris Doctorate (JD) degreerequired.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in contract management or related fields.
• Prior leadership experience.
• Experience managing complex agreements.

WHY JOIN US:

This is an opportunity to lead and scale a critical contracting function driving business impact and growth.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Our world-class work environment encompasses flexible and remote work options, a commitment to equity and nationally respected teams in management consulting and technology services. We also offer opportunities to make a profound social impact through innovative projects and professional development opportunities for career growth. Learn more about our extensive Employee Value Proposition (EVP)here .

Specifically, we offer a competitive compensation package including:

• Flexible paid time off.
• 5% 401K matching program.
• Equity opportunities.
• Incentive and bonus programs.
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Flexible spending accounts.

Full health benefits with base employee coverage fully funded, comprising:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.

MGT Impact Solutions, LLC will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, or any other characteristic or class protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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