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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.

Recruiting for this role ends on 07/10/2026.

Work you'll do

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

• 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 to support 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

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
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others

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 administering federal contracts, 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 contract types
• Experience supporting federal civilian agency contracts, including contracts with the Department of State, Internal Revenue Service, or Department of the Treasury
• Experience leading contract management projects or workstreams across multiple stakeholders
• 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:

• Master of Business Administration or Master of Science degree
• 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
• 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. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. 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 $171,300.

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.

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.

Recruiting for this role ends on 07/10/2026.

Work you'll do

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

• 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 to support 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

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
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others

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 administering federal contracts, 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 contract types
• Experience supporting federal civilian agency contracts, including contracts with the Department of State, Internal Revenue Service, or Department of the Treasury
• Experience leading contract management projects or workstreams across multiple stakeholders
• 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:

• Master of Business Administration or Master of Science degree
• 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
• 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. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. 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 $171,300.

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.