KPMG US
Senior Associate, ECC Contracts
KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate to join our Enterprise Contracting Center for our State & Local Government team. Known for being a great place to work, KPMG provides audit, tax, and advisory services to organizations in today’s most important industries.
We deliver real results for our clients and foster a culture that encourages individual development, inclusivity, innovation, and community support.
Responsibilities
Apply a fundamental understanding of contract management within the State and Local Government (SLG) domain to provide administrative oversight for a contract portfolio; responsible to include review, negotiation, correspondence, documentation, and strategic go-to-market activities between the firm and clients; act as lead for both internal/external data calls and strategic initiatives
Support Request for Proposal (RFPs)/Request for Quotation (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 contracts related documents for review by Contract Managers and Office of General Counsel; 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 on contractual rights, obligations, and risks; compile and analyze data; maintain historical contract information and maintain and update contract management information systems; support the monthly production and monitoring of metrics and provide reporting to leadership
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
Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG’s respectful and courteous work environment
Qualifications
Minimum three years of recent experience with operational and business background with contract management within a large IT environment, professional services firm, or similar environment is preferred; contract review/analyst, paralegal, and/or legal experience is preferred
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required
Ability to excel in a dynamic, customer service-oriented environment; capability to multi-task and seek assistance from supervisors while prioritizing work to meet deadlines
Strong research, project management, and business analysis skills; proficient in Microsoft Tools; particularly Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Graphs, Macros)
Excellent verbal and written communication, reading comprehension, and critical thinking skills with ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels of responsibility and authority
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
Compensation and Benefits KPMG offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off: one at year end and the other around the July 4th holiday.
California Salary Range: $70,900 - $143,500. For other locations, view pay transparency data at https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=1820_9_25.
EEO Statement KPMG is an 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 contains further information regarding KPMG’s compliance with federal, state, and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.
Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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.
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We deliver real results for our clients and foster a culture that encourages individual development, inclusivity, innovation, and community support.
Responsibilities
Apply a fundamental understanding of contract management within the State and Local Government (SLG) domain to provide administrative oversight for a contract portfolio; responsible to include review, negotiation, correspondence, documentation, and strategic go-to-market activities between the firm and clients; act as lead for both internal/external data calls and strategic initiatives
Support Request for Proposal (RFPs)/Request for Quotation (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 contracts related documents for review by Contract Managers and Office of General Counsel; 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 on contractual rights, obligations, and risks; compile and analyze data; maintain historical contract information and maintain and update contract management information systems; support the monthly production and monitoring of metrics and provide reporting to leadership
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
Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG’s respectful and courteous work environment
Qualifications
Minimum three years of recent experience with operational and business background with contract management within a large IT environment, professional services firm, or similar environment is preferred; contract review/analyst, paralegal, and/or legal experience is preferred
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required
Ability to excel in a dynamic, customer service-oriented environment; capability to multi-task and seek assistance from supervisors while prioritizing work to meet deadlines
Strong research, project management, and business analysis skills; proficient in Microsoft Tools; particularly Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Graphs, Macros)
Excellent verbal and written communication, reading comprehension, and critical thinking skills with ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels of responsibility and authority
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
Compensation and Benefits KPMG offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off: one at year end and the other around the July 4th holiday.
California Salary Range: $70,900 - $143,500. For other locations, view pay transparency data at https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=1820_9_25.
EEO Statement KPMG is an 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 contains further information regarding KPMG’s compliance with federal, state, and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.
Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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.
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