Government & Public Services State, Local, and Higher Education (SLHE) Risk Manager

The Government & Public Services (GPS) Risk Management Team is currently seeking a full-time dedicated Senior Risk Manager/Senior Negotiator with a primary focus on State, Local and Higher Education (SLHE). Below is a detailed list of responsibilities for this role:

Government & Public Services SLHE Risk Manager:

The GPS SLHE Senior Risk Manager/Senior Negotiator will be responsible for supporting Deloitte Consulting's GPS practice from a contracting and negotiation perspective, covering the full cycle of an engagement. The role provides the organization with a focal point for business risk and contract negotiations, from analysis to mitigation recommendations to leadership.The candidate should have experience working with client delivery teams as well asexperience managing the negotiationof large professional services and product contracts. Additional experience with complex Information Technology implementations and service contracts is desirable.

Guidance and support to senior business leaders within the firm

Serve as liaison between Principals, Directors, and Senior Managers of the firm and the Office of General Counsel
Advise practice leadership on potential quality and risk management issues within the aligned offering portfolio
Provide guidance on risk mitigation strategies, contract formation and contract management
Facilitate internal compliance with contract terms, risk management policies and procedures, and management directives

Proposal process and negotiation

Facilitate engagement review process for higher risk engagements and participate in pricing decisions
Consult with firm Principals and Directors on Requests for Proposals, Teaming Agreements, and Non-Disclosures Agreements
Conduct Risk Consultations for all higher risk engagements prior to proposal submission
Interpret contract requirements and obligations and provide guidance to engagement teams
Negotiate professional services and product contracts with a primary focus on reducing and mitigating delivery and contractual risks associated with the services being provided including Master Services Agreements, Statements of Work, EULAs, Engagement Letters, Professional Services Agreements, and Subcontractor Agreements

Contractleadership

Interprets requirements of the contract
Monitor compliance with professional standards and contractual obligations
Analyze and assess potential impacts associated with contract delivery risks
Assist in client negotiations with clients to resolve contractual issues
Provides guidance to reduce project risks, adjust contract requirements to accommodate changing project circumstances, and manage expectations to contractual obligations and agreed upon performance standards

Qualifications:

Required:

10+ years of contracts and negotiation experience
Experience with managing the negotiation, delivery, and risk assessments of large professional services and product contracts
Experience in working with client delivery teams; preferably in State, Local, or Higher Education
Experience with complex contract negotiation and working high stakes multi-million-dollar engagements, i.e. Information Technology implementations or technology companies
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
Bachelor's Degree

Recruiting for this role ends on November 30 th, 2024.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $176,000 to $292,000.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applicants.html

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

Deloitte jobs

Risk Manager/Senior Negotiator - State, Local & Higher Education