Contracts Manager

Trace Systems

$90K — $120K *
Tampa, FL 33647In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Secret security clearance required
  • 7+ years in contracts, subcontractors, and procurement
  • 7+ years of management experience in related fields
  • Expert knowledge of FAR and DFARS
  • Detailed understanding of source selection processes, including cost analysis

Responsibilities

  • Administer the prime contract from award to closeout
  • Manage modifications, funding, and compliance with Ts&Cs
  • Prepare and negotiate agreements, supporting proposals
  • Oversee invoice acceptance and maintain audit-ready files
  • Track risks and support customer reviews and data calls
  • Maintain templates and clause libraries for contract approval

Benefits

  • Support for contract award opportunities
  • Professional growth in a dynamic environment
  • Access to experienced leadership and mentorship
  • Engagement in diverse contract types and projects
  • Potential for international collaboration in procurement
Full Job Description
Job Overview

Job Title: Contracts Manager

Location: Tampa, FL

This position is pending contract award.

Job Responsibilities

Trace Systems is actively recruiting for a Contracts Manager to support the EAGLE-I contract in Tampa, FL.

The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • The Contracts Manager administers the prime contract end-to-end: award through closeout.
  • Manages mods/options/funding, Ts&Cs, deliverables/CDRLs, and correspondence;
  • ensures FAR/DFARS/clause compliance.
  • Prepares/negotiates agreements, supports proposals, and aligns with PM/Finance on ceilings, burn, and fee.
  • Oversees invoice acceptance (WAWF/PIEE), maintains audit-ready files, tracks risks/issues, and supports customer reviews and data calls (DCMA/IGCEs).
  • Owns templates, clause libraries, and approval gates; provides clear status to leadership.
  • Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Secret security clearance
  • 7+ years of experience in contracts, subcontractors, and procurement in domestic (CONUS) and international (OCONUS) environments
  • 7+ years of management experience that includes contracts, program management, project budgets, staff and equipment resource allocation, technical and cost proposals
  • Expert knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and the application of the terms and conditions appropriate for different contract types (FFP, CPFF, CPIF, T&M, IDIQ)
  • Possesses detailed knowledge of source selection/evaluation process including cost and price analysis.

Desired Qualification

  • 30+ years of experience in contracts, subcontractors, and procurement in domestic (CONUS) and international (OCONUS) environments
  • 20+ years of management experience that includes contracts, program management, project budgets, staff and equipment resource allocation, technical and cost proposals

Education

  • High School Diploma

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