Manager, Contracts Administration & Compliance

Manager, Contracts Administration & Compliance

The Contract Administration and Compliance Team are responsible for driving obligations management, contract administration and compliance activities for key federal, state, and local government contracts, such as the General Services Administration (GSA) and Federal Library and Information Network (FEDLINK) supply schedules and State/Local Master Statewide Agreements (MSAs). The Manager, Contracts Administration & Compliance, is a key role supporting Thomson Reuters' federal and state government business. This position requires a knowledgeable and proactive person to take ownership of all activities relating to contract management, compliance and obligation management activities for our key federal and state government contracts.

About the Role In this opportunity as Manager, Contracts Administration & Compliance, you will:

• Lead a team of contract specialists, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Manage contract administration and compliance activities including annual pricing reviews, contract modifications, contracting vehicle initiatives, and recordkeeping.
• Support the ongoing evolution and execution of the overall government contracting and compliance program, including alternative and additional contracting vehicles.
• Serve as the primary point of contract for government contracting officers and agency representatives.
• Monitor contract performance, funding limits, and delivery schedules to ensure organizational alignment with contractual obligations.
• Manage contract compliance activities including oversight of timely federal contract reporting and fee payment requirements, timely state government MSA contracts reporting and fee payment requirements.
• Work closely with colleagues across various departments including the General Counsel's Office, sales channels, and segments (government, legal, print and tax & accounting), finance and various enabling functions to provide strategic advice and contract interpretations, product offerings and pricing to ensure regulatory and contractual compliance.
• Respond to compliance inquiries from internal stakeholders.
• Provide training to internal stakeholders related to government contracting compliance, and other trainings as appropriate.
• Develop, implement and maintain internal compliance policies, procedures, and training programs related to government contracting.
• Lead all external government audits (e.g., DCAA, DCMA, GSA OIG).
• Keep leadership informed of emerging regulatory changes (FAR, DFARS, state laws) and lead organizational change management to maintain compliance.
• Lead the ongoing development of best practices and streamlining of processes and tools, including the use of AI.
• Lead contract administration and compliance projects and initiatives.
• Maintain, update, and enhance internal process documents for administering key government contracts.
• Other duties as assigned.

About You You're a fit for the role of Manager, Contracts Administration & Compliance if your background includes:

• Have a minimum of a bachelor's degree. Juris doctorate (J.D.) preferred.
• Demonstrated people leadership and/or supervisory/management experience.
• 5+ years of experience in government contracting with a law firm, corporate legal department, or government agency.
• Have a strong background in state and federal government contracts administration and compliance activities specifically related to GSA and FEDLINK, as well as MSAs.
• Have in depth knowledge of government procurement/contracting laws, rules and regulations including, but not limited to, commercial items contracting requirements, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR), and standard government contract types.
• Have experience engaging with government contracting officials, system integrators, prime contractors, subcontractors, and resellers.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and decision-making skills that support accomplishment of discipline objectives to resolve complex problems and minimize risk to the corporation.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret, analyze and organize detailed compliance and legal materials.
• Can plan, organize, and manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external business customers.
• Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and written/verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into actional business guidance.
• Have a high level of initiative and ability to perform in a fast-paced, matrix environment with the ability to work independently, ensuring high levels of collaboration with stakeholders and subject matter experts.
• Have excellent PC skills and comfort learning new software solutions. High level of skill with SAP, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, AI tools, etc.
• It must be comfortable communicating across all levels of our organization and leading projects across various departments.

NICE TO HAVES

• NCMA Certification such as CFCM or CPCM is highly preferred.
• Bar License
• Knowledge of Thomson Reuters products

What's in it For You?

• Hybrid Work Model: We've adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.
• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.
• Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow's challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future.
• Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together.
• Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
• Making a Real-World Impact: ?We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world.

In the United States, Thomson Reuters offers a comprehensive benefits package to our employees. Our benefit package includes market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs, as well as a competitive 401k plan with company match. In addition, Thomson Reuters offers market leading work life benefits with competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off, paid holidays (including two company mental health days off), parental leave, sabbatical leave. These benefits meet or exceeds the requirements of paid time off in accordance with any applicable state or municipal laws. Finally, Thomson Reuters offers the following additional benefits: optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance paid 100% by the employee; optional life and AD&D insurance paid 100% by the employee; Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts; fitness reimbursement; access to Employee Assistance Program; Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit paid 100% by employee; access to 529 Plan; commuter benefits; Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement; and access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan.Thomson Reuters complies with local laws that require upfront disclosure of the expected pay range for a position. The base compensation range varies across locations.

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