Contracts Specialist – US Public Sector

QualificationsBachelor’s degree or higher2-4 years of professional experience in drafting, negotiating and administering contracts preferably at a professional services firmKnowledge of government contracting including understanding of the US government acquisition policies (e.g. the FAR, DFAR, and agency supplements) and experience handling various contract types (e.g. fixed price, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts)Experience with US State and local clients is a plusAbility to handle complex situations with moderate supervision from senior colleagues and awareness of when to engage other colleaguesExceptional organizational and interpersonal skills; accustomed to and comfortable with a fast-paced environmentProficient with Microsoft Office Suite especially Excel and WordWho You’ll Work WithYou will be based in one of our U.S. offices and work with our North America Public Sector practice (USG) to provide proactive, full lifecycle contract management across a diverse and dynamic portfolio.USG provides management consulting services to governments at the federal, state and local levels as well as social sector entities. On a daily basis, you will work with members of USG, the legal department and other practices and function.What You’ll DoYou will work on a range of public and private sector proposal and contract-related activities specifically the pre-proposal phase, contract negotiation and contract execution.In this role, with guidance from senior colleagues, you will develop domain expertise over a specific portfolio and serve as the primary point of contact to support internal client service teams (CSTs), practice leadership, and external clients on all aspect of contact lifecycle management.You will review requests for proposal and all other government solicitations, including amendments, distribute solicitation documents and communicate contractual requirements to the appropriate colleagues. You will support contract and modification negotiations with clients, and negotiate non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements and subcontracts with third parties.You will develop and hold key relationships with government contracting officials of existing and target clients. You will communicate with the government regarding submissions (e.g., confirmation of receipt, bid/no-bid decisions), complete forms and other compliance-related documents and support colleagues in preparing price volumes and proposals for the government.You will collaborate with colleagues to proactively identify and implement continuous service improvements, leveraging technology and process improvements. You will provide support to other contracts and legal colleagues in resolving contract-related questions, issues, and problems, and in negotiating contracts and modifications. You’ll also help maintain complete, accurate, and up-to-date proposal and contract files on a real-time basis, and work closely with and coordinate with firm finance on invoicing and related issues and prepare and file appropriate reports.Equal Opportunity Employment DisclaimerMcKinsey & Company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.