Contract Compliance & Risk Management Lead

Company background:

Indelible is a national management consulting firm that operates through client-site, in-office, and at times, remote operations, employing a multifaceted workforce that includes a combination of full-time employees and short-term contracted staff. We cultivate a culture of success that creates sustainable growth opportunities for our clients and their communities while fostering an empowering and dynamic environment within our organization.

Role overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive, and strategic Contract Compliance & Risk Management Lead to lead, develop, and strengthen the firm’s internal compliance and engagement enablement efforts. This role is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of contract management, monitoring key compliance requirements, and partnering across departments to support consistent, compliant, and risk-conscious engagement stand up, execution, and close out. The Manager will also lead process improvement initiatives, own compliance reporting, support contract management, and drive special projects that enhance operational efficiency and risk mitigation across the firm. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in compliance, advanced project management capabilities, and the ability to lead cross-functional collaboration while streamlining systems and ensuring adherence to regulatory and contractual obligations.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement internal compliance monitoring and risk management programs.
• Develop internal mitigation plans to address identified risks and potential compliance breaches.
• Oversee and maintain a centralized repository of contracts, documenting key details such as effective dates, contract type, payment terms, renewal periods, and compliance requirements.
• Manage and track amendments, addendums, and changes to contracts, ensuring timely communication with stakeholders and documentation of all follow-up actions.
• Monitor and communicate upcoming compliance deadlines; develop mechanisms to ensure timely execution of required tasks across the business.
• Own and maintain a firmwide compliance calendar for MBE certifications, business registrations, and other regulatory filings to prevent lapses and late submissions.
• Develop, optimize, and oversee workflows within internal project management platforms to monitor compliance deadlines, contract milestones, and vendor deliverables.
• Generate and present regular compliance reports and engagement tracking metrics to leadership; use data to recommend areas for improvement or mitigation.
• Lead monthly compliance reviews of travel and expense submissions against contractual budgets, providing variance reporting and risk alerts.
• Work closely with legal, delivery, and operations teams in contract drafting, negotiation, and execution processes to ensure smooth workflow.
• Play a key role in standing up the firm’s federal compliance infrastructure, including developing tools, resources, and internal guidance to help delivery teams understand and execute against regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Promote a culture of compliance through guidance, training, and providing resources to internal teams on contract compliance protocols, engagement enablement procedures, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead and support firm initiatives such as the stand-up and close-out of engagements, including the development and implementation of standardized compliance plans.
• Conduct post-engagement compliance reviews to identify gaps, lessons learned, and process improvement opportunities.
• Champion the continuous improvement of compliance and enablement procedures by leading updates to templates, policies, SOPs, and internal guidance materials.
• Lead and participate in special ad hoc projects that support firmwide operational priorities (e.g., process automation, compliance modernization, policy reviews, system enhancements, etc.).

What our ideal candidate looks like:

• Background in consulting, compliance, legal operations, and/or contract management.

• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to lead initiatives and manage competing priorities across diverse stakeholders.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to distill and present complex compliance topics to non-technical audiences.

• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, follow through on tasks, and hold others accountable to timelines and deliverables.

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to operational excellence.

• Experience working with or supporting government contracts, particularly at the federal level is preferred.

• Familiarity with procurement regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and state-specific compliance frameworks is highly preferred.

• FAC-COR or FAC-C certifications are preferred.

• Experience in a consulting firm, public accounting firm, or in a contracts or procurement office within a federal agency is highly preferred.

• Strong understanding of engagement delivery frameworks and risk mitigation in client-facing work.

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