System High 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鈥檒l Do
As 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 mitigation
- Partner with Business Development to support proposal development, including pricing strategy, NDAs, and Teaming Agreements
- Maintain complete, audit-ready contract files and ensure all contract deliverables are met
- Support internal coordination across Security, Finance, Program Management, and Legal to align contract terms with execution needs
- Oversee contract administration activities including funding tracking, deliverables, and closeouts
What You鈥檒l Accomplish in Your First Six Months
- Take 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/DFARS
- Partner cross-functionally with BD, Finance, Security, and PMs to support proposals, streamline processes, and improve contract execution
- Identify and implement at least one improvement to a contract management process to increase efficiency or reduce risk