Payments- Public Sector Contracts Manager- Vice President
On-site · Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Public Sector Contracts Manager in Payments oversees the lifecycle of federal contracts, ensures compliance with federal frameworks (FAR/DFAR/FASP/NIST/FISMA/FAA), coordinates with internal teams and external partners, supports audits and renewals, tracks compliance metrics, and synthesizes information to resolve delivery and product gaps while representing the firm at government contracting events. The role requires strong organizational and collaboration skills, experience with federal pricing structures, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in federal contract administration or management
- Working knowledge of federal procurement regulations (FAR, DFAR, FAA, FASP)
- Familiarity with contract terms and conditions, procurement mechanisms (Sole Source, Open Market), and partner/sub-contractor agreements (flow-down clauses, CTAs)
- Understanding of federal product/service definitions (COTS, DoL – Non-professional services)
- Experience with federal pricing structures (discount off list, tiered, volume, cost-plus, annual escalation)
- Experience supporting federal contract negotiation, execution, and award processes
- Exposure to federal agency and Office of Inspector General audits, voluntary disclosure, remediation, and evidentiary support
- Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
- Proven ability to synthesize complex information and facilitate resolution among stakeholders
- U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent status required to support US Federal government contracts
Additional Requirements
- U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent status required to support US Federal government contracts
- Security clearance (Government Security Clearance is required)
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