Contracts & Compliance Senior Associate, Government Services and Public Sector

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Contracts and Compliance Senior Associate supports the full lifecycle management of government contracts and grants and the business compliance with all applicable federal regulations, including FAR, DFARS, and GSA requirements, including support of the firm’s GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract and OASIS+ and other government wide acquisition contract (GWAC)/IDIQ vehicles, and state and local regulations in coordination with the organization’s Office of the General Counsel (“OGC”), as appropriate.

This role further supports contract and grant vehicle evaluation, pursuit strategy and submission requirements, coordinates with OGC for legal review of NDAs, teaming agreements, and subcontracts, and provides business-facing review, issue identification, and operational input on proposal requirements and contract terms, escalating legal questions, legal risk determinations, and requests for legal advice to the organizations legal department as needed. It also actively monitors business compliance with established federal, state and local contract and grant certifications and representations.

Job Summary
The Contracts and Compliance Senior Associate supports the full lifecycle management of government contracts and grants and the business compliance with all applicable federal regulations, including FAR, DFARS, and GSA requirements, including support of the firm’s GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract and OASIS+ and other government wide acquisition contract (GWAC)/IDIQ vehicles, and state and local regulations in coordination with the organization’s Office of the General Counsel (“OGC”), as appropriate.

This role further supports contract and grant vehicle evaluation, pursuit strategy and submission requirements, coordinates with OGC for legal review of NDAs, teaming agreements, and subcontracts, and provides business-facing review, issue identification, and operational input on proposal requirements and contract terms, escalating legal questions, legal risk determinations, and requests for legal advice to the organizations legal department as needed. It also actively monitors business compliance with established federal, state and local contract and grant certifications and representations.

The position serves as a key business-facing resource for identifying and coordinating implementation of contractual and grant obligations, preparing compliant proposal content based on established requirements, coordinating with OGC and government contacts, supporting maintenance of the firm’s System for Award Management (SAM.gov) registration and annual representations and certifications, and ensuring all contract deliverables are submitted accurately and on time. The Senior Associate also maintains internal processes to support ongoing compliance, conducts periodic reviews or audits, and monitors regulatory changes to keep contract practices current.

This role requires strong attention to detail, a solid understanding of government contracting, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. This role supports multiple affiliated legal entities, each with distinct registrations, contract vehicles, and reporting obligations, and is responsible for ensuring entity-specific accuracy in all certifications, registrations, and reports.

Job Duties

Contract Vehicles

• Researches and identifies relevant contract vehicles including both competitive and non-competitive opportunities, based on growth strategy, risk and compliance implications
• Prepares and coordinates required contractual and grant documentation and organizational information to support contract and grant vehicle submissions
• Assists with proposal language for competitive contract vehicles
• Monit…