Contracts Manager
REMOTE · Remote ok
About this role
Position Title: Contracts Manager
Location: Remote – Preferred East Coast / Panama City Beach, FL / Tampa, FL
Location: Remote – Preferred East Coast / Panama City Beach, FL / Tampa, FL
Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator with strong Government contracting experience to support the full contract lifecycle across federal programs and opportunities. This role is ideal for a contracts professional who can quickly become a dependable, independent contributor after onboarding and training. Reporting directly to the CEO this position will play a key role in contract administration, compliance, and internal coordination across the business.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, responsive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced federal contracting environment. They should have a strong working knowledge of FAR/DFARS-based contracts, subcontracts, and contract administration practices, along with the judgment to escalate complex issues when needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Support administration of prime contracts and subcontracts throughout the contract lifecycle, from award through closeout.
- Prepare and send draft NDAs, TAs, and other routine agreements for review and coordination.
- Review and process contract documents, modifications, task orders, agreements, and related correspondence.
- Assist in evaluating solicitations, terms and conditions, and contractual requirements for risk, compliance, and operational impact.
- Track contract deliverables (CDRLs), reporting requirements, periods of performance, option years, and key deadlines.
- Maintain organized and accurate contract files, records, databases, and documentation.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including business development, proposals, program management, finance, and leadership, on contractual matters.
- Support subcontract administration activities, including issuing subcontract documents and modifications and maintaining subcontract files.
- Assist with contract closeouts, organizational conflict of interest reviews, representations and certifications, and other compliance-related actions.
- Monitor contract actions and help ensure alignment with company policies and Government requirements.
- Prepare summaries, status updates, and internal reports related to contracts and subcontract activity.
- Support audits, data calls, and customer or internal requests for contractual documentation.
- Escalate higher-risk or more complex contractual matters to leadership, as appropriate.
- Contribute to process improvements, templates, and standard practices for the contracts function.
- Support proposal coordination activities, including distributing RFP packages to subcontractors or internal teams, tracking proposal support requests and responses, coordinating required subcontractor documentation, and assisting with contract-related proposal inputs and follow-up actions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 4–8+ years of relevant contracts administration experience
- Government contracting experience required; DoD experience preferred
- Working knowledge of federal contract administration principles, including FAR and DFARS
- Experience supporting prime contracts and/or subcontracts in a federal contracting environment
- Ability to review and interpret contract terms and conditions with strong attention to detail
- Strong organizational, communication, and follow-through skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with minimal day-to-day oversight
- Ability to identify next steps, anticipate needs, and surface issues before they become problems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and SharePoint
- Experience with Costpoint preferred
- Experience with contract file management and compliance tracking
- Familiarity with FAR/DFARS and DoD contracting environments preferred
- Ability to work effectively in a remote environment with strong self-direction, responsiveness, and follow-through
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion; Secret clearance or ability to obtain a Secret clearance preferred
Why Choose ISPA Technology?
- Competitive salary packages with bonus potential.
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage.
- Generous PTO allotment and 11 paid holidays.
- Robust life and disability insurance options.
- 401(K) with company match, for your future.
- A culture of recognition and rewards for your contributions.
- Opportunities for relocation and professional development.
This is a great opportunity for a contracts professional who wants to grow in a meaningful role with increased ownership and visibility. You’ll work closely with leadership, support critical Government programs, and help strengthen the company’s contracts function in a collaborative and fast-moving environment.
Company at a glance
In today's digital and network-centric environment, the need to store, manage, interpret, move, manipulate, and secure vast amounts of data is increasing at a rapid rate. ISPA Technology, LLC (ISPA) designs and develops solutions, systems and software that enhance and Web-enable today’s tools to meet tomorrow’s threats.
ISPA Technology is a small business “by engineers, for engineers.” Our engineers have the systems knowledge, technical expertise, and project management experience to consistently meet or exceed customer objectives in today’s adverse, challenging, and changing environments. With capabilities in…
Software Development
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- J2EE
- Service Oriented Architecture
- Advanced data visualization
- XML
- Virtualization
Systems Engineering and Integration
- Complex system design, development, and deployment
- Net-Centric Transformation Solutions
- Imagery/Signal Processing
- DoDAF compliance
IT/IA Enterprise Support
- Network Architecture
- Information Assurance
- Network Engineering
- Database Management
- Desktop Support
Founded2003
Team Size51-200 employees
WorkspaceRemote ok
IndustryDefense and Space Manufacturing
Websiteispatechnology.com
LinkedInLinkedIn
Top Benefits
- Competitive Salary Packages
- Bonus Potential
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) With Company Match
- Professional Development
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