The work:
- Identify and solve supply chain, operational or procurement problems using your analytical skills to dive into data and check that against the real world
- Persuade senior managers at the client and Accenture about the benefit of new approaches
- Decide what methods and procedures to use when completing projects
- Work alone or lead and manage small-to-medium sized teams with diverse backgrounds, skills and knowledge at clients or Accenture as needed
- Make sure clients' supply chains, procurement and operations support their overall objectives-and be ready to (diplomatically) challenge old fashioned approaches if needed
- Give clients insights that help make their agencies work better, faster, and more efficiently
- Use digital tech to help clients find new ways to make their supply chains more effective and efficient while reducing costs
- Lead workshops that find ways to make procurement, supply chain and client processes more efficient

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Qualifications

Here's what you need:

• -Bachelor's Degree
• 6 years' experience working in Federal Procurement, potentially as a contracting officer or in a role directly engaging with contracting professionals.
• 4 years' experience in project management
• Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
• Background in Strategic Sourcing and Category Management
• Experience working with Senior Leadership (internal/external) to build successful professional relationships as a trusted advisor

Bonus points if:

• Experience with Procurement Analytics and/or Supply Chain Data Management
• Experience developing and implementing analytical solutions
• Possesses complex understanding of federal business practices with the ability to analyze, evaluate and implement processes
• Experience with Federal procurement technologies, such as Prism, Momentum, Appian, Coupa or Ariba
• Background in Supply Chain Operations
• Familiarity with Federal Finance processes
• Understanding and experience in supporting sales and proposal process
• Consulting experience

Eligibility requirements:
- US Citizen, no duals

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Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
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Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

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