Contract Manager - T3G

About the role

Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate.

Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it!

Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for all contractual matters on assigned engineering service delivery contracts, including Cost-Plus (CPFF/CPAF), Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Time-and-Materials (T&M), and IDIQ/Task Order vehicles.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle from post-award kickoff through contract performance monitoring, contract modifications, option year exercises, and formal contract closeout in accordance with FAR 4.804 requirements.
• Review, interpret, and communicate all contract terms, conditions, clauses, and special requirements to program leadership, operations teams, subcontractors, and functional support personnel.
• Draft, negotiate, and execute contract modifications, Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REAs), Undefinitized Contract Actions (UCAs), and bilateral/unilateral modifications in coordination with the government Contracting Officer (KO).
• Maintain accurate, complete, and auditable contract files in full compliance with FAR 4.8 documentation requirements and company internal control standards.
• Ensure program operations remain in continuous compliance with FAR, DFARS, agency supplements, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), applicable Executive Orders, and all other regulatory requirements governing contract performance.
• Identify, assess, document, and escalate contractual risks and issues to program leadership and the Director of Contracts; develop and execute risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Support internal and external audits — including DCAA, DCMA, and Inspector General reviews — by preparing required documentation, facilitating access, and coordinating responses to audit findings and corrective action plans.
• Manage contractor purchasing system compliance for all subcontract awards and modifications; ensure appropriate flow-down of required FAR/DFARS clauses to every tier of the supply chain.
• Review Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and Performance Work Statements (PWSs) for new task orders and contract modifications; provide contractual risk assessment and redline input to proposal and capture teams.
• Manage contractor purchasing system compliance for all subcontract awards and modifications; ensure appropriate flow-down of required FAR/DFARS clauses to every tier of the supply chain.
• Participate in program reviews, Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) evaluations, and contract status meetings as the designated contracts subject matter expert.

Requirements

• Deep working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), including clauses commonly found in engineering, operations & maintenance, and technical services contracts.
• Proven ability to interpret, apply, and advise program and business development teams on complex contract terms, conditions, and regulatory requirements in a fast-paced, classified environment.
• Experience administering multiple contract types: FFP, CPFF, CPAF, T&M, IDIQ, and BPA/task order vehicles across the full contract lifecycle.
• Proficiency in contract administration systems and enterprise tools (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, JAMIS, SharePoint-based contract management platforms, and WAWF/InvoiceX).
• Strong financial acumen: ability to read and interpret contract funding documents, Standard Form 30 modifications (SF-30), Standard Form 1034 invoices (SF-1034), and program financial performance reports.
• Familiarity with DCAA audit requirements, Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS), and contractor purchasing system reviews (CPSR).
• Prior experience as a Contract Manager or Senior Contracts Administrator on DoD engineering services, OM&S, C4I, or technical support contracts.
• Familiarity with NORAD, Air Force, Space Force, or Intelligence Community contracting environments and their associated regulatory supplements and program-specific requirements.
• Experience with large IDIQ/GWAC vehicles such as GSA OASIS+, SEWP V, CIO-SP4, STARS III, or Air Force NETCENTS-2.
• Experience with price/cost analysis, contractual terms review, representations and certifications, and teaming agreement execution.
• Experience with CPARS submissions, management of contractor performance narratives, and responding to government-initiated performance evaluations.
• Familiarity with Government Property management requirements under FAR Part 45 in an engineering services or systems sustainment context.
• Demonstrated experience working with Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) as operational counterparts during program execution.
• Knowledge of small business subcontracting plan requirements, SF-294/295 reporting, and Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, Finance, Law, Public Administration, or a closely related field.

Qualifications

• Deep working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), including clauses commonly found in engineering, operations & maintenance, and technical services contracts.
• Proven ability to interpret, apply, and advise program and business development teams on complex contract terms, conditions, and regulatory requirements in a fast-paced, classified environment.
• Experience administering multiple contract types: FFP, CPFF, CPAF, T&M, IDIQ, and BPA/task order vehicles across the full contract lifecycle.
• Proficiency in contract administration systems and enterprise tools (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, JAMIS, SharePoint-based contract management platforms, and WAWF/InvoiceX).
• Strong financial acumen: ability to read and interpret contract funding documents, Standard Form 30 modifications (SF-30), Standard Form 1034 invoices (SF-1034), and program financial performance reports.
• Familiarity with DCAA audit requirements, Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS), and contractor purchasing system reviews (CPSR).
• Prior experience as a Contract Manager or Senior Contracts Administrator on DoD engineering services, OM&S, C4I, or technical support contracts.
• Familiarity with NORAD, Air Force, Space Force, or Intelligence Community contracting environments and their associated regulatory supplements and program-specific requirements.
• Experience with large IDIQ/GWAC vehicles such as GSA OASIS+, SEWP V, CIO-SP4, STARS III, or Air Force NETCENTS-2.
• Experience with price/cost analysis, contractual terms review, representations and certifications, and teaming agreement execution.
• Experience with CPARS submissions, management of contractor performance narratives, and responding to government-initiated performance evaluations.
• Familiarity with Government Property management requirements under FAR Part 45 in an engineering services or systems sustainment context.
• Demonstrated experience working with Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) as operational counterparts during program execution.
• Knowledge of small business subcontracting plan requirements, SF-294/295 reporting, and Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, Finance, Law, Public Administration, or a closely related field.

Skills

• Deep working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), including clauses commonly found in engineering, operations & maintenance, and technical services contracts.
• Proven ability to interpret, apply, and advise program and business development teams on complex contract terms, conditions, and regulatory requirements in a fast-paced, classified environment.
• Experience administering multiple contract types: FFP, CPFF, CPAF, T&M, IDIQ, and BPA/task order vehicles across the full contract lifecycle.
• Proficiency in contract administration systems and enterprise tools (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, JAMIS, SharePoint-based contract management platforms, and WAWF/InvoiceX).
• Strong financial acumen: ability to read and interpret contract funding documents, Standard Form 30 modifications (SF-30), Standard Form 1034 invoices (SF-1034), and program financial performance reports.
• Familiarity with DCAA audit requirements, Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS), and contractor purchasing system reviews (CPSR).
• Prior experience as a Contract Manager or Senior Contracts Administrator on DoD engineering services, OM&S, C4I, or technical support contracts.
• Familiarity with NORAD, Air Force, Space Force, or Intelligence Community contracting environments and their associated regulatory supplements and program-specific requirements.
• Experience with large IDIQ/GWAC vehicles such as GSA OASIS+, SEWP V, CIO-SP4, STARS III, or Air Force NETCENTS-2.
• Experience with price/cost analysis, contractual terms review, representations and certifications, and teaming agreement execution.
• Experience with CPARS submissions, management of contractor performance narratives, and responding to government-initiated performance evaluations.
• Familiarity with Government Property management requirements under FAR Part 45 in an engineering services or systems sustainment context.
• Demonstrated experience working with Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) as operational counterparts during program execution.
• Knowledge of small business subcontracting plan requirements, SF-294/295 reporting, and Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, Finance, Law, Public Administration, or a closely related field.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
Competitive Compensation
Training and development programs
Major offices stocked with snacks and beverages
Collaborative and cool culture
Work-life balance and generous paid time off

Pay

Estimated Pay Range: $110,000 USD - $130,000 USD

Schedule

Not specified