Associate Managing Director, ECC Contracts; Federal

KPMG is currently seeking an Associate Managing Director, ECC Contracts (Federal) to join our Enterprise Contracting Center Federal Contracts Team.

• Design and execute a service-centric delivery model for federal contracting, overseeing the end-to-end contracting lifecycle from pre-award strategy to post-award closeout, ensuring rapid response times and mission alignment
• Partner with senior federal practice leaders and business development to align contracting capacity with capture strategies and pipeline growth; manage resource allocation via a robust KPI and SLA framework to optimize velocity and cost-efficiency
• Architect and maintain a unified federal contracting framework - including FAR/DFARS compliance policies, templates, negotiation playbooks, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to streamline the procurement lifecycle and safeguard firm interests
• Serve as the central operational liaison between federal practice leaders and the Office of General Counsel (OGC), translating complex statutory/regulatory requirements into practical, business-friendly contracting guidance that accelerates proposal and deal velocity
• Lead and scale a high-performing, multi-tiered contracting organization, driving talent development, strategic resource allocation, and a culture of continuous improvement; lead the organizational adoption and everyday execution of advanced contracting technologies, CLM systems, and AI tools to optimize delivery, data integrity, and operational scale
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

• Minimum fifteen years (with a minimum five years in a senior leadership capacity) of recent extensive progressive experience in federal contract management, procurement policy, and compliance, preferably within a major federal systems integrator, the federal practice of a Big 4 or management consulting firm, or a leading aerospace and defense contractor
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred; minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required
• Combine superior communication skills with a demonstrated ability to negotiate at the executive-to-executive level, driving collaboration, consensus, and strategic alignment across internal partners, practice leaders, and external Federal Sector clients; professional certifications:
  National Contract Management Association (NCMA) certifications, such as Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) or Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM), are highly preferred
• Deep familiarity with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) software, AI-assisted contract review systems, and data-driven operational reporting
• Demonstrated track record of subject matter expertise in FAR/DFARS, CAS, and GSA requirements, including extensive experience serving as a designated lead for Government audits, leading complex federal negotiations, and maintaining regulatory compliance integrity
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)