System High a Veilant Company is a mission-focused company dedicated to protecting the most sensitive national security programs and technologies. From advanced R&D to classified operations, we provide proactive protection throughout the lifecycle of our customers' missions.We are growing our team and looking to bring on a Contracts Manager who understands the real-world impact of getting the details right. This role is ideal for someone who is fluent in FAR/DFARS, experienced in supporting complex government contracts and proposals, and motivated to contribute to a team where contracts are strategic and mission-critical, not just administrative.What You’ll DoAs a Contracts Manager at System High, you will manage a portfolio of U.S. government contracts from pre-award to closeout. You will:Lead the review, negotiation, and management of government and commercial contracts, subcontracts, and modifications (FFP, CPFF, T&M, IDIQs)Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific regulations while advising internal stakeholders on contractual risk and mitigationPartner with Business Development to support proposal development, including pricing strategy, Model Contract Volumes, OCI, NDAs, and Teaming AgreementsMaintain complete, audit-ready contract files and ensure all contract deliverables are metSupport internal coordination across Security, Finance, Program Management, and Legal to align contract terms with execution needsOversee contract administration activities including funding tracking, deliverables, and closeoutsWhat You’ll Accomplish in Your First Six MonthsTake ownership of a portfolio of active DoD and IC contracts, leading reviews, any active negotiations, managing execution risks and success from a contracts lens and ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARSPartner cross-functionally with BD, Finance, Security, and PMs to support proposals, streamline processes, and improve contract executionIdentify and implement at least one improvement to a contract management process to increase efficiency or reduce risk
