Forensics - Government Contract Services - Manager - Pharma

Location: Chicago, Los Angeles, Boston, New York City, Dallas

Government Contract Services (GCS) helps businesses that contract with and participate in programs sponsored by US state and federal government entities. We help not just with matters of understanding and complying with federal and state contract/program obligations, but also with driving well-informed operational decisions to maintain competitive advantage in the market without compromising on our clients’ compliance obligations.  A key component of GCS’s services offerings is integrating and leveraging technology and data analytics throughout our processes.  We have, and are expanding, our team of digital professionals who support new analytics tool development, user-facing application support, and project-based data analytics and visualization.

The opportunity 

Our GCS team is experiencing growth, and we need talented professionals who are excited to continue that growth. Our GCS team works with industry-leading clients to develop innovative recommendations to some of the most challenging compliance risks and market opportunities that they face. Because we work with such a diverse portfolio of clients across industries, you can expect to take on a wide range of data challenges, making this a great place to develop your technical and business knowledge.

Your key responsibilities 

It’s no exaggeration to say no two projects will be alike. You’re likely to balance your time between engagement planning with other GCS members, actively analyzing complex data, and participating in GCS practice development. You’ll use your skills across the entire spectrum of contract services: allowable costs, audits, business systems, investigations, and government pricing, to name a few. It’s all about using your technical skills to creatively assess and resolve our clients’ needs and managing engagement teams to drive execution on engagements.

That means thinking critically about the value we can bring to our clients, taking initiative to research regulatory information and industry insights, and speaking up with innovative ideas that challenge the status quo.  You’ll also be collaborating with colleagues across multiple service lines, so we’ll look to you to build relationships and identify opportunities for our client to benefit from our expertise in other areas.

Skills and attributes for success –

• Manage the key components of a portfolio of GCS projects, including strategy, planning and execution
• Take full responsibility for high quality execution and timely delivery of specific parts of a client engagement
• Use technology to continually learn and share your knowledge with other team members
• Cultivate and develop long-term relationships with both existing and potential clients
• Gain a deep understanding of clients’ businesses in order to provide tailored insights and solutions
• Foster relationships with professionals from other EY service lines, actively seeking teaming opportunities
• Drive ongoing process improvements for contract bidding and estimating systems
• Perform assessments and develop compliance programs to meet relevant requirements.
• Coach and provide continuous feedback to your team members, set challenging goals and ensure they t have the necessary skills, knowledge and opportunities to advance
• Maintain a strong focus on the client, anticipating and promptly addressing their needs and requests

To qualify for the role, you must have –

• A bachelor’s degree
• 5 to 8 years’ relevant work experience
• Ability to analyze complex problems and identify solutions
• In depth experience with US state or federal regulatory programs, preferably Medicare, Medicaid, Federal Supply Schedules, or the 340B Drug Pricing Program
• Strong written and verbal skills, including the confidence and clarity to communicate complex technical concepts to a wide range of audiences
• Achieved or be capable of obtaining a relevant professional certification
• Excellent project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery, and coordinating resources effectively

Additional differentiating qualities

• A working knowledge of ERP systems like SAP

What we look for 

We’re interested in people who have a passion for working in a team environment to solve problems. But we’re not just looking for strong technical skills: we’re interested in people who are able to nurture relationships—both internal and external—and are committed to intimately understanding our clients’ needs. If you’re looking to become part of a community of advisors where you’ll make a measurable difference across some of the most prestigious businesses around, this role is for you.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.