Senior Associate, ECC Contracts

Overview

Senior Associate, ECC Contracts at KPMG US

KPMG is currently seeking a Sr Associate to join our Enterprise Contracting Center for our State & Local Government team.

• Apply a fundamental understanding of contract management within the State and Local Government (SLG) domain to provide administrative oversight for a contract portfolio; responsibilities include review, negotiation, correspondence, documentation, and strategic go-to-market activities between the firm and clients; act as lead for internal/external data calls and strategic initiatives
• Support Request for Proposal (RFPs) and Request for Quotation (RFQs) processes and quality assurance reviews to ensure compliance with terms and conditions, and provide advice and interpretation of contract requirements
• Work collaboratively with various stakeholders and draft contracts related documents for review by Contract Managers and Office of General Counsel; interface with delivery teams, functional support organizations, and client organizations; act as point of contact for internal and external clients including obtaining satisfaction feedback
• Advise leadership and engagement management on contractual rights, obligations, and risks; compile and analyze data; maintain historical contract information and contract management information systems; support monthly production and monitoring of metrics and provide reporting to leadership
• Identify opportunities for innovation within executed tasks, processes and projects to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the workgroup; ensure contracts information systems are accurate and maintained according to requirements/procedures
• Demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

• Minimum three years of experience with contract management in a large IT environment, professional services firm, or similar setting; contract review/analyst, paralegal, and/or legal experience is preferred
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Ability to excel in a dynamic, customer service-oriented environment; capable of multi-tasking and seeking guidance from supervisors while prioritizing work to meet deadlines
• Strong research, project management, and business analysis skills; proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Graphs, Macros)
• Excellent verbal and written communication, reading comprehension, and critical thinking skills with ability to interact with individuals at all levels
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future (no sponsorship available for this role)

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

This role is full-time and located within the KPMG US Careers framework. Salary ranges and benefits are available via the official KPMG Careers site; actual compensation is based on candidate qualifications, location, and market considerations.