Senior Contract Manager

Description:

International SOS is seeking a Contracts Specialist with experience in federal contracting and document control. The Contracts Specialist will play a key role in supporting the contracts lifecycle—from initial request and review through execution, compliance, and closeout. This role requires familiarity with FAR/DFARS regulations, best practices in federal contracting, and strong organizational skills for managing contract documentation and workflows. International and expeditionary healthcare experience is a strong plus.

This is a full-time role based out of our San Antonio, Texas office.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the full lifecycle of federal contracts and subcontracts, including drafting, review, negotiation, execution, and administration.
• Maintain organized and compliant contract files, ensuring alignment with FAR/DFARS and organizational standards.
• Manage document control processes for contract records, modifications, and supporting documentation.
• Upload, track, and maintain contract documents within the Cobblestone Contract Management System, ensuring data integrity and timely updates.
• Assist in the development, standardization, and continuous improvement of contract templates, checklists, and procedures.
• Interface with internal stakeholders (legal, finance, operations, and business development) to ensure contract compliance and support audits or internal reviews.
• Monitor contract deadlines, deliverables, and reporting requirements using Cobblestone or other tracking systems.
• Prepare summaries, reports, and risk assessments for active agreements as needed.
• Support task order issuance and management under Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts.
• Maintain current knowledge of federal contracting regulations and best practices.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Familiarity with the FAR, DFARS, and other federal acquisition regulations.
• Experience with document control procedures and systems in a federal contracting environment.
• Cobblestone Contract Management System experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Cobblestone preferred.

Required Work Experience

• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in contract management, with at least 5 years managing U.S. federal government contracts (preferably in the healthcare sector).
  Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills including but not limited to the ability to present to groups and to interpret and summarize complex written materials.
• Demonstrated effective problem solving, interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing various CRM and software programs (example Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Salesforce.com)
• Experience selling consulting services would be advantageous
• Experience in the Maritime Industry (Tugs/Offshore) would be advantageous

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Business, Legal Studies, Public Administration, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3+ years of relevant experience in contract administration, with at least 2 years supporting federal contracts.

Required Languages

• Excellent written and oral English 

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This position does require someone who can obtain and maintain the appropriate level of tiered investigation access for a position of Trust after being offered a position. International SOS will facilitate. 
International SOS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.