Senior Contracts Manager (US - Remote)
What to expect when you join the Sikich family
Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and diverse group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through diverse perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth – for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.
The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you. Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Sikich has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice.
Do you want to work with other skilled practitioners and serve clients in a way that makes a difference? Are you seeking a supportive environment backed by a deep and extensive set of skillsets? Are you ready to make an impact and be acknowledged for your contributions? If you answered yes to these questions, we see a mutually beneficial and gratifying relationship on the horizon!
Are you ready to grow with us?
Position Summary
Sikich has a need for a Senior Contracts Manager with 10 or more years of relevant proposal development experience, and multi-award government contracting vehicle, contract, and subcontract management experience for federal contractors in professional services. We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional to join our government administration team.
What will you do in this role?
The Senior Contracts Manager has primary responsibility for the Contracts and Compliance Department’s complex daily tasking related to their areas of responsibility and reports directly to the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO). They will also periodically backfill other positions within the department as needed.Manage GSA schedule, OASIS+ and other IDIQ, GWAC and MAC compliance, maintenance, updates, and reviews.Oversee the data collection, analysis, and submission of registration and report data in SAM, eSRS, FSRS, FAS SRP, GSA Advantage, CPARS, PIEE and other systems as required. This includes managing the transition of existing reports and data to new or upgraded platforms in accordance with government requirements. Support business development, proposal, and contract award and maintenance activities to gain access to and manage new governmentwide contracting vehicles. This includes ensuring compliant contract and proposal documentation, preparation of internal and external reports, RFQ/RFP/RFI and federal regulation analyses to proactively address related implications in pre-award stage design, budgeting and resources, and collaboration with internal and external team members.Monitor and maintain state level CPA firm licensure and business registrations, including analysis of new opportunities and whether they trigger any licensing needs.Support organizational conflict of interest monitoring and related disclosures.Serve as a subject matter expert on applicable rules and regulations as they pertain to federal compliance.Support the CCO with M&A due diligence, novation and post M&A integration as needed.Manage, develop and implement policies and procedures using substantive knowledge of contracting and compliance principles, laws, statutes, Executive Orders, regulations and procedures.Maintain current knowledge and monitor appropriate resources for revised and new contracting and compliance principles, laws, statutes, Executive Orders, regulations, and procedures. Distill regulatory knowledge into useable information and provide recommended guidance to the Principals, CCO, legal counsel, and other business operations departments.Interfaces with Principals, CCO, legal counsel, other business operations departments and federal, state, and local agencies, as needed to address regulatory or compliance issues, concerns or questions.Create and deliver contractual compliance training for all employees on an annual basis and as needed basis, such as in response to a compliance issue or based on Department of Defense (DoD) requirements.Other related duties assigned as needed.
What do you need to succeed in this role?
Bachelor’s degree in business, law, or equivalent. Advanced degree and NCMA CPCM or equivalent certification are a plus.10+ years of proposal experience, and multi-award vehicle, contract, and subcontract management experience for federal contractors in the professional services industry.4+ years of substantive experience bidding and performing compliance and maintenance for complex government contract vehicles, including but not limited to GSA Schedules, OASIS/OASIS+ and similar IDIQs, GWACs, MACs for professional services contractors.2+ years of experience with regulatory research.Substantive experience identifying, managing, and mitigating potential conflicts of interest.Functional experience gathering, analyzing, submitting and managing federal registration and report data in SAM, eSRS, FSRS, FAS SRP, GSA Advantage, CPARS, PIEE and other systems. Similar state and local experience are a plus.Extensive knowledge of federal government procurements and contracts under the FAR/DFARS/GSAM and experience working Fixed Price, T&M, and GSA Schedule contracts are a must. Working knowledge of cost reimbursable, award/incentive fee type contracts and some experience with state and local contracting preferred.M&A due diligence, novation and post M&A integration experience a plus.Experience in public accounting, CPA licensure, and state level business registration requirements preferred. Policy and process creation experience within a federal contracts department.Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.The individual must be organized, capable of multi-tasking, self-motivated, and flexible in a deadline driven, dynamic environment with proven leadership skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to mentor, manage, and train staff as applicable.The individual must possess excellent project management, mathematical, analytical, strategic, negotiation, and reasoning skills.Ability to seek out and develop new projects and support services within the firm, as well as the ability to independently problem-solve and develop multiple solutions.Must be detail-oriented and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.Requires strong written and verbal communications skills and the ability to operate independently and communicate effectively, both internally with technical staff, peers, and all levels of management, as well as externally with customers as needed.Proficient in Microsoft 365, specifically Word, Excel, SharePoint and PowerPoint.Experience in Salesforce preferred.
In addition, specific skills/experience required are as follows:
Servant Leader – You are hyper focused on engaging employees, fostering their development, and building a positive culture.Solutions Focused – You see opportunities in every business problem and can develop, articulate, and implement solutions.Collaboration – You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units.Instills Trust - You do what you say, and you follow through on commitments, you act with integrity, you are consistent and are perceived as credible.Impact & Influence Thinking – You gain support for ideas, proposals, and solutions, and get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives/objectives.
About Sikich
Sikich is a global company specializing in Accounting, Advisory, and Technical professional services. With employees across the globe, Sikich ranks as one of the largest professional services companies in the United States. Our comprehensive skillsets, obtained over decades of experience as entrepreneurs, business owners and industry innovators, allow us to provide insights and transformative strategies to help strengthen every dimension of our clients’ businesses.
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Our team members enjoy expansive benefits ranging from competitive compensation and insurance options to wellness programs and a flexible time off policy, to name only a few. Sikich also takes pride in prioritizing team members’ health, total wellbeing and time spent with family, friends and in the pursuit of personal goals, hobbies, and endeavors.
Some examples of our many benefits:
Sikich maintains a Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy. We encourage every full-time employee, as your role permits, to utilize paid time off (personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.). Waiting for time off to accrue is common at other companies. At Sikich, you do not have to wait for this benefit to kick in. FTO is activated on your first day with our organization.Sikich will also recognize paid holidays during the year and strives to permit employees to have time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits. Sikich offers a comprehensive wellness program to engage, challenge and empower team members to take responsibility for their wellbeing. Activities can be tracked through our wellness provider to obtain gift cards and other rewards. In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the midpoint of the salary range for this role is $170,000.00. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as the final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.
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Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Sikich currently practices in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Sikich CPA LLC is a licensed CPA firm that provides audit and attest services to its clients. Sikich LLC has a contractual arrangement with Sikich CPA LLC under which Sikich LLC provides Sikich CPA LLC with professional and support personnel and other services to support Sikich CPA LLC’s performance of its professional services, and Sikich CPA LLC shares certain client information with Sikich LLC with respect to the provision of such services.