Specialist Manager, Government Client Contracts Management (DIB EDGE)

Deloitte France; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte is seeking a Specialist Manager, Government Client Contracts Management to lead contract administration for complex federal engagements and advise leadership on contract strategy. The role drives negotiation, portfolio oversight, and coordination across internal stakeholders to support revenue retention and compliant execution.

Based in the United States with a flexible hybrid schedule; travel ~25% is expected. End-of-recruiting date is 11/01/2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Legal Studies, or another business discipline
• 8+ years of experience managing multiple federal contract types including cost-plus variants and firm-fixed-price contracts
• Experience supporting federal clients (DoW/DoD agencies)
• Experience leading projects with organizational impact
• Experience developing, submitting, and negotiating government-wide contract vehicles
• Willingness to travel ~25% on average

Responsibilities

• Lead proposal, award, and contract administration activities for complex federal contracts across the contract lifecycle
• Review contract actions, identify contractual risks and opportunities, and implement action plans for compliant execution
• Advise project and account leadership on contract strategy, negotiations, and issue resolution for strategic government engagements
• Monitor contract portfolios, pipeline activity, and contract performance to support revenue retention and operational execution
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to maintain contract data, resolve discrepancies, and support accurate documentation and reporting

Job description

The Specialist Manager, Government Client Contracts Management supports strategic federal contract administration activities across complex, high-value engagements that directly affect revenue generation and retention. This role advises account leadership on contract strategy, supports compliant execution across the contract lifecycle, and leads analysis and resolution of complex contractual matters. The role also drives negotiation, portfolio oversight, and operational coordination across internal stakeholders.

While all locations will be considered, this role offers a flexible hybrid scheduled with candidates based in Washington, D.C. or Arlington, VA (or nearby) preferred.

Recruiting for this role ends on 11/01/2026.

Work you'll do

As a Specialist Manager, Government Client Contracts Management on the Enterprise Contract Management & Operations team, you will be responsible for:

• Leading proposal, award, and contract administration activities for complex federal contracts across the contract lifecycle

• Reviewing contract actions, identifying contractual risks and opportunities, and implementing action plans to support compliant execution

• Advising project and account leadership on contract strategy, negotiations, and issue resolution for strategic government engagements

• Monitoring contract portfolios, pipeline activity, and contract performance to support revenue retention and operational execution

• Coordinating with internal stakeholders to maintain contract data, resolve discrepancies, and support accurate documentation and reporting

  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 in Business, Finance, Accounting, Legal Studies, or another business discipline

• 8+ years of experience managing multiple federal contract types, including cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost-plus-incentive-fee, cost-plus-award-fee, firm-fixed-price level-of-effort, time-and-materials, and firm-fixed-price contracts or commensurate experience.

• Experience supporting federal clients, including Department of War (DoW)/Department of Defense (DoD) Agencies

• Experience leading projects with organizational impact

• Experience developing, submitting, and negotiating governmentwide contract vehicles

• Ability to travel 25%, 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:

• Advanced Degree such as Master of Business Administration, Master of Science degree, or Juris Doctor

• National Contract Management Association certification, including Certified Federal Contracts Manager, Certified Commercial Contracts Manager, or Certified Professional Contracts Manager

• Experience in a professional services organization

• Demonstrated experience managing both prime federal contracts and downstream federal subcontracts or vendor procurement operations governed under federal regulations and procedures

• Experience managing junior team members

  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. 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 $191,00.

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.