Contracts Manager

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 Youll 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 Youll 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

Qualifications :

Must Haves:

• 5 to 8 years of experience in government contract management
• Strong working knowledge of FAR DFARS and applicable agency supplements
• Experience supporting a variety of contract types including FFP Cost Plus with varying Incentive Fee structures (AF FF IF) T&M and IDIQs
• Demonstrated success in proposal development contract negotiation and advising internal teams
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively across departments along with a proactive solution-oriented mindset

Nice to Haves:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance
• Experience supporting classified programs or cleared environments
• Familiarity with export control regulations (ITAR EAR)
• Prior experience working with contract management systems or compliance tools
• Experience with contract audits and closeouts (DCAA DCMA)
• Bachelors degree in Business Legal Studies Government or a related field

Additional Information :

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender gender identity or expression veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Ridgeline International through its online applicant system please contact Ridgelines Talent Management Department at or contact us through e-mail at

This job description is intended to outline the primary responsibilities of the role but is not an exhaustive list of all duties required. Additional tasks responsibilities and assignments may be necessary based on business needs.

In compliance with federal law all new hires must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment verification documentation upon hire.

System High is a military-friendly employer. Our extensive work supporting the U.S. government provides veterans with an opportunity to continue serving their country in a new and meaningful way while building a successful civilian career.

System High Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and consider candidates without regard to race color religion age national origin ancestry ethnicity gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation marital status veteran status disability genetic information citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time