Sr. Vice President - Federal Contracts and Subcontracts

Description & Requirements

The Senior Vice President for Federal Contracts and Subcontracts will oversee strategic procurement, contract negotiation, management, and compliance with federal regulations.

They will lead and mentor a team of contract professionals, manage high-stakes negotiations, and ensure compliance with corporate policies and federal laws

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- As a member of the Office of General Counsel leadership team and the Maximus Federal management team, this role will provide strategic procurement, pursuit and capture advice, contract negotiation, management, administration and execution as well as serve as a strategic business advisor to the Federal General Manager and the Chief Legal Officer.

- Provide leadership and mentoring to a team of 20+ contract professionals.

- Accountable for the negotiation and execution of all contracts, subcontract, purchasing, and proposal activities in accordance with Maximus policies, FAR, public law, Uniform Commercial Code, and applicable ethical standards.
- Ensure Maximus Federal identifies, understands, manages, and maintains compliance related to risk, liability, and approval procedures and ensures compliance with corporate policies.
- Plan, organize, direct, and review the work of personnel engaged in the management and administration of customer contracts, subcontracts, consultants, and vendors to ensure proper discharge of assigned duties.
- Select and supervise the training of new personnel as well as providing guidance and assistance to department personnel in resolving complex problems.
- Direct and coordinate all liaison activities between Maximus Federal and its customers to ensure contract compliance and proper flow of contractual data and actively participates in matters which cannot be resolved by delegated department personnel.
- Oversee the Federal Small Business Subcontracting Liaison Office and Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) compliance program.
- Coordinate and advise the finance department with government contract compliance issues, audits, and FAR interpretations.
- Perform quality review of services provided.

EEO Statement

Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce.

We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country.

We're proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families.

If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you.

A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource.

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