Project Manager, Federal Contracts - T3G

The role

The Project Manager, Federal Contracts is a senior business and compliance professional. This person manages the full lifecycle of government engineering service delivery contracts from award through closeout.

What you will do

• Serve as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for assigned engineering service delivery contracts.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle from post-award kickoff through formal contract closeout.
• Review, interpret, and communicate contract terms, conditions, clauses, and special requirements.
• Draft, negotiate, and execute contract modifications, REAs, UCAs, and bilateral/unilateral modifications.
• Monitor contract funding levels, obligated amounts, and expenditure burn rates.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and auditable contract files.
• Ensure program operations remain in continuous compliance with FAR, DFARS, and other regulatory requirements.
• Identify, assess, document, and escalate contractual risks and issues.
• Review all deliverables, CDRLs, and PWS compliance outputs prior to government submittal.
• Support internal and external audits including DCAA, DCMA, and Inspector General reviews.

Required qualifications

• Deep working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
• Ability to interpret and advise on complex contract terms in a fast-paced, classified environment.
• Experience administering FFP, CPFF, CPAF, T&M, IDIQ, and BPA/task order vehicles.
• Proficiency in contract administration systems and enterprise tools (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, JAMIS, SharePoint-based platforms, and WAWF/InvoiceX).
• Strong financial acumen to interpret contract funding documents, SF-30, SF-1034, and 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.
• Experience with large IDIQ/GWAC vehicles such as GSA OASIS+, SEWP V, CIO-SP4, STARS III, or Air Force NETCENTS-2.
• Background supporting or leading contract proposals, including price/cost analysis and teaming agreement execution.
• Experience with CPARS submissions and management of contractor performance narratives.
• Familiarity with Government Property management requirements under FAR Part 45.

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
• 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

About the company

Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to clients. The company is headquartered in Irvine, California, and employs more than 1,200 people all over the United States.