Senior Contract Consultant

Federal Reserve Board

Sr. Contract Consultant at the Federal Reserve Bank managing contract negotiations and building strategic alliances.

Posted 6/7/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California, Illinois, Montana, Ohio, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $103,000 - $164,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Showcase your Negotiation Skills: Use data and strategy to secure terms that consistently favor the Bank.
Build Strategic Alliances: Partner with internal business leaders to decode their objectives and drive strategic execution of their business priorities
Drive the RFx Process Forward: Contribute to the issuance of Requests for Proposal/Quote/Information (“RFx”) events—shaping statements of work and dissecting supplier redlines with a sharp eye for detail and risk.
Navigate Complex Compliance Landscapes: Collaborate with Procurement and Business Management to address compliance challenges with creative, compliant solutions.
Drive Procurement Excellence: Serve as a trusted advisor to the broader Procurement team, delivering streamlined, strategic contracting support that empowers partners across the organization.
Influence at the System Level: Participate in Federal Reserve System-wide projects and workgroups, shaping procurement practices across the network.
Empower Through Education: Train and mentor business customers on procurement policies, creating transparency and facilitating decision making.
Innovate and Optimize: Act as the go-to Ariba expert, continuously seeking ways to refine processes, eliminate friction, and elevate contracting efficiency.
Tackle What Matters: Jump into special projects and emerging priorities with agility and impact.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of contract negotiation experience with a track record of winning outcomes
Strategic negotiator who leverages data, reads the room, and plans proactively
Problem-solver extraordinaire with the ability to distill complexity into clear, actionable solutions
Relationship builder who thrives in matrixed environments and influences across all levels
Process innovator with a knack for simplifying workflows to accelerate outcomes
Calm under pressure, juggling competing priorities with ease and clarity
Tech-savvy, with strong MS Office skills and ideally hands-on SAP Ariba experience
Bachelor's degree required
Juris Doctorate required
CPSM and/or CPM designation a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account
Backup Child Care Program
Pre-Tax Day Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Family Care Leave
Vacation Days
Sick Days
Paid Holidays
Pet Insurance
Matching 401(k)
Retirement/Pension

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract negotiationdata analysisprocurementRFx processcompliance solutionsstrategic contractingworkflow optimizationproblem-solvingrelationship buildingprocess innovation

Soft Skills

negotiation skillsstrategic thinkinginfluencementoringagilitycalm under pressurecommunicationcollaborationdecision makingdetail-oriented

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeJuris DoctorateCPSMCPM