Contract Manager - Edwards AFB

PCSI

$115K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 15 years of experience in Materiel Management Operations, including labor negotiations and personnel placement
  • Must meet 9-level Superintendent or equivalent 2S0X1 Air Force Specialty Code requirements
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and related applications
  • Strong understanding of Air Force logistics and supply systems

Responsibilities

  • Oversee contract performance to ensure safety, timeliness, and budget compliance
  • Make operational decisions to resolve contract issues proactively
  • Ensure adherence to regulatory and safety specifications
  • Support audits and compliance reviews
  • Lead and support contract personnel as well as training efforts
  • Maintain communication with customers and stakeholders
  • Process administrative tasks timely and accurately

Benefits

  • Annual bonus potential of up to 8%
  • 21 days of paid time off plus federal holidays
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with employer contribution
  • 401k plan with matching contributions up to 6%
Full Job Description
PCSI is looking for a Contract Manager on our upcoming Materiel Management Operations contract on Edwards Air Force Base. The Contract Manager leads contract operations, ensures compliance and service excellence, supports and develops team members, and builds strong relationships with customers and stakeholders. This position also plays a key role in supporting audits, maintaining regulatory and contractual compliance, and ensuring the resources, processes, and documentation needed for operational success are in place.

This position is based on Edwards Air Force Base. Typical hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00am-4:00pm, with some flexibility to support weekends and other shifts as needed.

Benefits Include:

  • Base pay of $115,000-$120,000 depending upon experience.
  • Annual bonus of up to 8%.
  • 21 days of PTO per year, in addition to all federal holidays.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and other coverage: employer contribution offered to cover employee-only tier.
  • 401k plan with matching on contributions up to 6%.


What You'll Do as Contract Manager:

Contract Operations & Compliance

  • Oversee all aspects of contract performance, ensuring work is completed properly, safely, on time, and within budget.
  • Make operational and procedural decisions to proactively address contract issues.
  • Ensure compliance with fire, safety, environmental, quality control, and contractual requirements.
  • Support audits, Government reviews, inspections, documentation, responses, and corrective actions.
  • Track and report contract performance metrics to identify trends, resolve deficiencies, and support continuous improvement.


Team Leadership & Employee Support

  • Supervise assigned contract employees and provide day-to-day leadership.
  • Recruit, hire, and train employees to meet contract requirements.
  • Administer personnel policies in accordance with the contract and Employee Handbook.
  • Support People team investigations, inquiries, policy implementation, and corrective actions.
  • Partner with Workforce Development to place employees in suitable roles and provide appropriate accommodations when required.


Customer & Stakeholder Communication

  • Maintain positive customer relationships through professional written and verbal communication.
  • Respond to customer inquiries and requests in a timely manner.
  • Attend meetings as required by the COR.
  • Work with the Director of Operations, Quality Control, and Safety to resolve issues, concerns, and root causes of deficiencies.


Administration, Resources & Reporting

  • Process timesheets, new hire paperwork, termination paperwork, and other administrative tasks by established deadlines.
  • Order and maintain supplies and equipment, submit invoices, and recommend tools or equipment needed for job functions.
  • Conduct surveillance, audits, and hands-on inspections, taking immediate action when work does not meet standards.


Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Minimum of 15 years of Materiel Management Operations experience, to include:
    • Labor and contractual negotiations,
    • Hiring and placement of qualified personnel,
    • Scheduling workload,
    • Developing programs and procedures to assure surge or disaster requirements,
    • Coordination with on-base support,
    • Preparation of official correspondence.
  • Must meet 9-level Superintendent or equivalent 2S0X1 Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) requirements.


Preferred qualifications:

  • Continuing education in logistics management


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and related business applications.
  • Knowledge of Air Force materiel management, property accountability, logistics, and supply systems.
  • Understanding of inventory control, warehouse operations, hazardous materials, contingency operations, and OSHA requirements.
  • Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and operate independently or as part of a team.
  • Ability to delegate responsibilities and take corrective action when needed.


Other Requirements:

  • Ability to pass criminal, financial, drug, and driving screening.
  • Ability to work outside in inclement weather as needed and be exposed to various dirt, debris, and odors.
  • Ability to respond to after-hour emergency calls as determined by the Contracting Office Representative (COR).
  • Ability to work any time or day of the week, including weekends and holidays.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% locally.
  • Ability to be insured as an authorized driver for the Company.
  • Possess a valid driver's license and maintain good driving record.
  • If required, ability to obtain and maintain security clearance and base access to assigned site(s).


PCSI does not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. This includes visa types such as H-1B, TN, and STEM OPT. Please do not apply if you currently require or may require sponsorship now or in the future.

All veterans and/or persons with all types of disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply!

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