Payments- Public Sector Contracts Manager- Vice President
Company: JPMorganChase
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Unleash your expertise to craft industry-tailored
solutions and become a guiding light for insights in a dynamic
market landscape. Engage directly with clients, be their voice, and
revolutionize how they perceive value. As a Public Sector Contracts
Manager in Payments, you provide value, expertise, and specialized
knowledge to architect and manage federal contract solutions for
our customers. Job responsibilities Supports the Public Sector
Contracts Manager in managing the lifecycle of federal contracts,
including RFP review, contract execution, maintenance, and
closeout. Ensures adherence to federal compliance frameworks such
as NIST, FISMA, FAR, DFAR, FCA, FAA, and FASP throughout contract
administration. Monitors contract deliverables and compliance
requirements to ensure product/service performance meets
contractual obligations. Coordinates with internal stakeholders
(Product, Operations, Technology, Security, Controls & Risk, Legal)
and external partners to resolve contract-related issues. Maintains
and updates the repository of active/inactive, won/lost federal
contracts within the Public Sector business. Assists in preparing
for and supporting federal contract audits, including FAR, DFAR,
FAA, and FASP. Provides administrative support for contract
modifications, addendums/change orders, annual renewals, and option
renewals. Researches federal government contract spending trends
and economic influencers to inform business strategy. Tracks and
reports on deal lifecycle, compliance metrics, and contract-related
disputes. Supports the Contracts Manager in representing the firm
at federal government contracting industry events. Synthesizes
information and facilitates resolution of delivery and product gaps
in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Required
qualifications, capabilities, and skills 5 years’ experience in
federal contract administration or management. Working knowledge of
federal procurement regulations (FAR, DFAR, FAA, FASP). Familiarity
with contract terms and conditions, procurement mechanisms (Sole
Source, Open Market), and partner/sub-contractor agreements
(flow-down clauses, CTAs). Understanding of federal product/service
definitions (COTS, DoL – Non-professional services). Experience
with federal pricing structures (discount off list, tiered, volume,
cost-plus, annual escalation). Experience supporting federal
contract negotiation, execution, and award processes. Exposure to
federal agency and Office of Inspector General audits, voluntary
disclosure, remediation, and evidentiary support. Strong
organizational, communication, and collaboration skills. Ability to
manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced,
cross-functional environment. Proven ability to synthesize complex
information and facilitate resolution among stakeholders. U.S.
citizenship or lawful permanent status required to support US
Federal government contracts. Preferred qualifications,
capabilities, and skills Experience maintaining contract reference
portals/repositories. Demonstrated improvement in compliance
metrics and reduction of contract-related disputes. Experience
supporting audit and certification processes. Prior experience
representing a firm at federal government contracting industry
events. Ability to track and leverage deal lifecycle across a Deal
Playbook. Experience with contract maintenance activities and
annual/option renewals. Advanced research skills in federal
government contract spending and economic influencers. A Government
Security Clearance is required for this position. This includes,
but is not limited to: Fingerprints Credit Check Employment History
Tax Filing History (possibly) References (possibly) Proof of U.S.
Legal Permanent Residence
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