Position Summary

The Prime Contracts Center of Excellence (COE) Manager leads a centralized team providing critical contract administration support functions across a large-scale government and public services practice. This leader ensures efficient and accurate execution of contract management activities while maintaining compliance with federal regulations and corporate policies. The role requires deep expertise in federal contracting processes, strong team leadership capabilities, and the ability to drive operational excellence in support of a complex contract portfolio. This role works collaboratively across the GPSC organization while also collaborating cross-functionally within the Operational Excellence team and across Deloitte’s Enabling Areas.

Recruiting for this role ends on May 31, 2025.

The Team:

Transparency, innovation, collaboration, sustainability: these are the characteristic attributes shaping our government customer initiatives today. Deloitte’s Government and Public Services (GPS) practice is passionate about making an impact with lasting change. Carrying out missions in the GPS practice requires fresh thinking and a creative approach. We collaborate with teams from across our organization to bring the full breadth of Deloitte - commercial, Federal, and public-sector expertise - to best support our GPS clients. Our aspiration is to be the premier integrated solutions provider in helping to transform the government and public services marketplace.

Operational Excellence provides business and operational support that enables the GPS Consulting and Advisory practices to deliver exceptional client service. We also play a critical role in driving meaningful operational change as the GPS business continues to evolve. Working in collaboration with our leaders, we are reimagining the future of operations by fundamentally redesigning services and incorporating new technologies that will propel GPS into the future.

Work You Will Do: 

Direct and oversee a contracts COE team supporting the GPS practice contracts portfolio, establishing service level agreements, workflow processes, and quality control measures to ensure timely and accurate contract administration support to all four GPS sectors.Develop and implement standardized procedures for key contract management functions including modification processing, document review, and contract data management, ensuring consistency and compliance across all four GPS sectors.Build and maintain collaborative relationships with senior contracts managers and stakeholders ensuring COE services align with their needsDesign and deliver comprehensive training programs for COE team members on contracting processes, compliance requirements, and internal systems, fostering continuous professional development and building team capabilities.Establish and monitor performance metrics for the COE, tracking throughput, accuracy, and responsiveness.Ensure data integrity and maintain audit-ready systems for all contract actions, supporting compliance and strategic portfolio management."Mentor and guide junior team members in developing their contracting expertise, providing regular feedback and creating growth opportunities while maintaining high standards of work quality.Lead quality assurance reviews of COE deliverables, implementing control measures to minimize errors and ensure accuracy in all contract actions and documentation.Coordinate with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for process and system improvementsDevelop and maintain standard operating procedures and best practices for the COE, ensuring consistent service delivery and creating a foundation for team scalability.Partner with senior contracts managers to understand upcoming workload demands and strategic initiatives, proactively allocating resources and adjusting COE support models to meet evolving practice needs.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s DegreeMin. 8 years of relevant contracts work experienceCommand knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Lifecycle and Federal Contracting RegulationsDemonstrated ability to manage complex contracts portfoliosDemonstrated ability to influence teamsAbility to operate in high tempo environmentDemonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with teamsMust be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.Strategic thinker, creative problem-solver, and decision-maker; ability to find innovative, thoughtful solutions to a range of business problems Superior time management/organizational skills including an appropriate sense of urgency and proactiveProficient Microsoft Office skills (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, Word, Teams)Knowledge about the professional services industry

Preferred:

Extensive experience supporting both Federal and State Local and Higher Education clientsAdvanced DegreeWillingness to actively work to build the external “brand” of Deloitte contractsDemonstrated ability to apply emerging technologies to solve business challenges

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 $84,300 - $173,300

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.

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