**Business Title:** Senior Associate - GSA Contracts Management **Requisition Number:** 116978 - 58 **Function:** Business Support Services **Area of Interest:** **State:** NJ **City:** Montvale **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 - GSA Contracts Management to join our Enterprise Contracting Center team. Responsibilities: + Provide cradle-to-grave contract administration support to a diverse portfolio of GSA Federal Supply Schedules, Multiple Award Schedules, GWACS, and IDIQ's, including RFP analysis, proposal development support, coordination of appropriate internal reviews, contract negotiation, and contract/task order/modification administration and execution. Ensure contracts information/reporting systems (internal/external) are accurate and maintained according to requirements/procedures. + Review, analyze, and process GSA Schedule/Vehicle MASS Mods and Contract Modifications for updates and compliance purposes. Support GSA Schedule/vehicle administrative and enhancement Modifications (Authorized Negotiator, SIN additions, Rate adjustments). Maintain GSA Schedule catalog file(s); review and process SIP uploads required for GSA Schedule compliance. GSA eOffer/eMod submissions, retrieval, and processing. Strong working knowledge of GSA Price Reduction Clause (PRC) and GSA Basis Of Award (BOA) and price discount relationship. + Coordinate, negotiate and review the formulation and finalization of contracts and various agreements. Identifies notable clauses, FAR/DFAR regulations, potential risks, Conflicts of Interest (COI) and compliance requirements and coordinates/completes required review for Partners/Principals, Management and Office of General Council (OGC). + Management of high volume, time sensitive, discretionary information related to Federal acquisitions and engagements. Support RFPs/RFQs 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 contract related documents for review by Office of General Counsel and internal stakeholders; interface with all levels of the 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 of contractual rights, obligations, and risks; compile and analyze data; maintain historical contract information and update contract management information systems; support the monthly production and monitoring of metrics and provide reporting to leadership. Qualifications: + Minimum three years of recent GSA Schedule/vehicle administration and contract management experience; preferably with the GSA MAS, GSA OAIS, GSA HCaTS, or similar vehicles, within a large professional services firm. + Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent work experience, + Knowledge of GSA Federal Supply Schedules/large vehicles, multiple solicitation types, contract types, the FAR, and the DFAR. + Preferable to have industry certifications and membership to/active participation 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. 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In some circumstances, clients also may require proof of vaccination or testing (e.g., to go to the client site). **GL:** 5 **GF:** 15312