Contracts Manager

Trace Systems

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

Qualifications

  • Must be eligible for U.S. Government-issued Secret clearance; active preferred.
  • 7+ years of contracts, subcontractors, and procurement experience in CONUS and OCONUS.
  • 7+ years of management experience covering contracts, project budgets, and resource allocation.
  • Expertise in FAR, DFARS, and contract terms for various types (FFP, CPFF, etc.).
  • Detailed knowledge of source selection and cost/price analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Administer the prime contract from award to closeout.
  • Manage modifications, options, funding, and compliance with FAR/DFARS.
  • Prepare and negotiate agreements and support proposal development.
  • Align contract terms and budgetary aspects with PM/Finance.
  • Oversee invoice processes, maintain audit-ready files, and track risks and issues.
  • Manage templates and approval processes while providing status updates to leadership.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
  • Opportunities for professional development and certification.
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 onsite 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

  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government-issued Secret clearance. An active, in-scope Secret clearance (Interim Secret acceptable) is preferred.
  • 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
  • 3+ years experience managing FEDSIM Task Orders under a GSA BIC IDIQ (Alliant, OASIS, etc.) or for a large business

Education

  • High School Diploma

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