Manager Contracts, State & Local Government

Manager Contracts, State & Local Government

Join KPMG US as a Manager Contracts, State & Local Government and help deliver audit, tax, and advisory services to our most important clients. KPMG’s culture encourages individual development, embraces inclusivity, rewards innovation, and supports our communities.

• Apply a thorough understanding of contract lifecycle management to oversee and manage a portfolio of contracts, retain executed contracts, and support document collection for quarterly business reviews, internal audits, and client claims.
• Recommend and execute process enhancements, document current policies and protocols to ensure consistency, and manage the contract repository to maximize value.
• Act as the end‑to‑end point of contact throughout the contract management process, escalating to leadership as needed, reviewing client redlines, and negotiating directly with clients.
• Interface regularly with business partners, professionals, and external clients, applying good judgment about risk to protect the organization while creating contracts from standardized templates and clauses.
• Execute tactical plans that support strategic objectives, conduct client discussions on key business and regulatory risks, and provide guidance on applicable terms for service offerings.
• Identify and implement innovation opportunities in processes, oversee work products, lead small projects, manage deadlines, and mentor junior staff, possibly serving as a formal performance manager.
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG’s respectful and courteous work environment.

• Minimum five years of recent experience managing a portfolio of commercial contracts, procurement, or related contracting roles, including a variety of contract types such as IDIQs, MSAs, STCs, prime contracts, subcontracts, and task orders.
• Experience on the buy‑side or sell‑side contracting with state or municipal government entities, reviewing and commenting on RFPs.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required; a Master’s degree, certificate, or NCMA certification is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Excel.
• Ability to identify contract risks, develop mitigations, and articulate improvement opportunities based on contract lifecycle knowledge and market trends.
• Strong project and process management skills, capable of making concrete decisions that impact the organization.
• Capacity to build trusted advisor relationships with engagement teams and business leadership.
• Advocacy for leading contract lifecycle practices and an interest in legal matters.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills; ability to prioritize, delegate, and develop high‑performance teams.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship; KPMG does not sponsor U.S. work visas for this opportunity.

California Salary Range: $101,200 – $215,100

KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

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 laws.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• General Business