Specialist Manager, Government Client Contracts Management (DHS)

The Specialist Manager, Government Client Contracts Management supports strategic federal contract administration activities across complex, high-value engagements that directly affect revenue generation and retention.

This role advises account leadership on contract strategy, supports compliant execution across the contract lifecycle, and leads analysis and resolution of complex contractual matters.

The role also drives negotiation, portfolio oversight, and operational coordination across internal stakeholders.

While all locations will be considered, this role offers a flexible hybrid scheduled with candidates based in Washington, D.C.

or Arlington, VA (or nearby) preferred.

Recruiting for this role ends on 11/01/2026.

Work you'll do

As a Specialist Manager, Government Client Contracts Management on the Enterprise Contract Management & Operations team, you will be responsible for:


* Leading proposal, award, and contract administration activities for complex federal contracts across the contract lifecycle


* Reviewing contract actions, identifying contractual risks and opportunities, and implementing action plans to support compliant execution


* Advising project and account leadership on contract strategy, negotiations, and issue resolution for strategic government engagements


* Monitoring contract portfolios, pipeline activity, and contract performance to support revenue retention and operational execution


* Coordinating with internal stakeholders to maintain contract data, resolve discrepancies, and support accurate documentation and reporting

A successful candidate would possess these skills:


* Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team


* Effective written and verbal communication skills


* Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product


* Ability to build and sustain professional relationships


* Ability to lead projects or workstreams

The team

The Enterprise Contract Management & Operations team is responsible for contract administration activities supporting strategic enterprise contract vehicles across Deloitte's Government and Public Services practice.

This role will work directly with Contracts professionals, Project Engagement Leadership, Enabling Solutions points of contact, and other internal stakeholders to coordinate the information and decisions required to support compliant contract management and operational execution

Qualifications

Required:


* Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Legal Studies, or another business discipline


* 8+ years of experience managing multiple federal contract types, including cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost-plus-incentive-fee, cost-plus-award-fee, firm-fixed-price level-of-effort, time-and-materials, and firm-fixed-price contracts or commensurate experience.


* Experience supporting federal clients, including DHS Agencies


* Experience leading projects with organizational impact


* Ex...