**Business Title:** Senior Associate, Federal Subcontracts **Requisition Number:** 116977 - 32 **Function:** Business Support Services **Area of Interest:** **State:** IL **City:** Chicago **Description:** Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team. KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate, Federal Subcontracts to join our Enterprise Contracting Center. Responsibilities: + Apply a fundamental understanding of federal government subcontracting and participate in preparing and negotiating non-disclosure, teaming, subcontract agreements and strategic go-to-market activities between the firm and other companies; lead negotiations of subcontract terms and conditions from proposal stage to project close-out in accordance with relevant regulations and internal approvals + Take responsibility for ensuring subcontracts related documents are maintained accurately and on a timely basis in accordance with customer and firm requirements; oversee work of subcontract coordinators, train on subcontract policies, procedures, and basic understanding of Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) requirements + Work collaboratively with various stakeholders and coordinate approval of negotiations and subcontracts with appropriate management and internal reviews (including Office of General Counsel, and so on); represent the firm in dealings with external customers, and interfaces with all levels of the delivery teams and functional support organizations + Provide administrative oversight for a subcontract portfolio with a revenue size of at least $25M per year; administer subcontracts, including supporting negotiation, correspondence, documentation, certification, and regulatory reporting in coordination with subcontracts management + Advise leadership and engagement management of contractual rights, obligations and risks; compile and analyze data; maintain historical subcontract information; work with engagement team to monitor subcontractor/supplier performance and initiate corrective action, if needed + Identify opportunities for innovation within executed tasks, processes and projects that contribute to the improved efficiency and effectiveness of the workgroup; ensure contracts information systems (internal/external) are accurate and maintained according to requirements/procedures Qualifications: + Minimum three years of recent subcontracting experience in a federal government contracting environment + Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or equivalent work experience + Ability to have significant role within a project, process or program, ensuring compliance with firm policies, procedures and regulatory requirements + Knowledge of multiple subcontract types, the FAR, and the DFARS; preferable to have experience working under a DCMA approved purchasing system and experience with CostPoint Purchasing System, Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) certification, membership in the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) + Strong verbal/written communication, problem solving, analytical and independent judgment skills to support an environment driven by customer service and teamwork; detail oriented and thorough, with effective time management skills + Ability to positively influence, mentor and be a credible source of knowledge to less experienced team members KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, the firm is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year the firm publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides two firmwide breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at 'Benefits & How We Work (https://www.kpmguscareers.com/why-kpmg/#benefits) '. Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA: https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=1820\_9\_24 KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all 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 applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link ( https://assets.kpmg.com/content/dam/kpmg/us/pdf/2018/09/eeo.pdf) contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please. KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them. KPMG does not currently require partners or employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 in order to go to KPMG offices, client sites or KPMG events, except when mandated by federal, state or local law. In some circumstances, clients also may require proof of vaccination or testing (e.g., to go to the client site). **GL:** 5 **GF:** 15312