Manager Contracts, State & Local Government

Manager Contracts, State & Local Government

Join KPMG US as a Manager Contracts, State & Local Government
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We are currently seeking a Manager Contracts for the State & Local Government team to join our Enterprise Contracting Center (ECC).

• Apply a thorough understanding of contract lifecycle management practices in the ECC to oversee and manage a portfolio of contracts; responsible for retaining executed contracts and supporting document and information gathering for quarterly business reviews, internal audits, and client claims.
• Recommend and execute process enhancements and improvements; document current policies, processes, and protocols to help ensure consistency; manage contract repository and engagement data to ensure firm achieves full value from contracts.
• Act as end‑to‑end point of contact throughout the contract management process, escalating to leadership when necessary; review client redlines and terms for specific contracts by leveraging professional experience, internal playbooks, and when required, escalating clauses for review to subject matter experts, risk management, independence, and office of general counsel; incorporate their input into contracts and negotiate directly with clients.
• Interface regularly and effectively with business partners and professionals, as well as external clients regarding execution of responsibilities, and to drive desired outcomes; apply good judgment about risk and growth to protect the organization by creating contracts from the agreed, standardized templates and clauses.
• Execute tactical plans that support strategic objectives and establish credibility across peer group and ECC leaders; conduct client discussions to reach agreements on key business/regulatory risks in real time and provide guidance on applicable terms for specific service offerings to align firm capabilities; participate in client account planning and go‑to‑market activities.
• Identify and implement opportunities for innovation within executed tasks, processes, and procedures; oversee work products and lead entire small projects, managing deadlines, expectations; contribute to staffing decisions and supervise the work performed by more junior staff; mentor less experienced team members, provide feedback, and may serve as a formal performance manager of a junior team.
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment.

• Minimum five years of recent experience in managing a portfolio of commercial contracts, procurement, or in another capacity directly reviewing, drafting, or negotiating contracts, with multiple contract types including but not limited to Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQs), Master Services Agreement (MSAs), State Term Contract (STCs), prime contracts, subcontracts, and task orders.
• Minimum five years of recent experience in either buy-side or sell-side contracting with one or more state or municipal government entities, and reviewing and commenting on Request for Proposal (RFPs).
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university is required; master’s certificate or industry certifications from National Contract Management Association (NCMA) is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft tools, particularly Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Excel.
• Capability to identify contract risks and mitigations; articulate improvement opportunities based on deep understanding of contract lifecycle management, problematic provisions, market trends, and risk tolerances; comfortable with data and ambiguity, balancing attention to detail and big‑picture focus.
• Ability to manage projects and processes, applying expertise to make concrete decisions that impact the organization; establish credible relationships and become a trusted advisor to engagement teams and business leadership.
• Capability to advocate for leading contract lifecycle management practices, with an interest and acumen for understanding legal matters.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, reading comprehension, and critical thinking skills; effectively interact with individuals at all levels of responsibility and…