Contract Manager

First Coast Security Solutions; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

First Coast Security Solutions is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee FPS contracts across Minnesota and Wisconsin. This role manages daily operations, staffing, and compliance with contract requirements at federal facilities and training environments.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in security management on government contracts, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to travel between FPS sites. On-site work with extended hours and on-call availability is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of security management on federal or government contracts or military leadership experience.
• Experience managing security personnel, scheduling, and operational staffing.
• Experience responding to and managing security incidents and emergencies.
• Experience conducting site assessments, post inspections, or compliance audits.
• Knowledge of FPS contracts and federal compliance requirements (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily FPS site security operations across Minnesota and Wisconsin.
• Lead and supervise security personnel, including scheduling and performance management.
• Manage operational issues, incidents, and emergencies with rapid response.
• Ensure compliance with federal contract requirements, policies, and security standards.
• Maintain strong client relationships and serve as the principal liaison for contract communications.
• Conduct regular inspections, audits, and quality assurance reviews.
• Coordinate staffing levels, onboarding, and training processes.
• Prepare reports and incident summaries for regular updates.
• Address operational challenges promptly and professionally.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and high performance.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

On-call flexibility

Travel readiness

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Job description

At First Coast Security Solutions, you’ll be part of a team supporting mission-critical federal operations that truly make a difference. We foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and pride in doing the job right, while providing opportunities for growth and ownership. If you’re looking to contribute to something meaningful and take pride in your work, you’ll fit right in. We are committed to supporting our personnel with the training, resources, and leadership they need to succeed every day.

First Coast Security Solutions is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

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Job Skills / Requirements

First Coast Security Solutions provides security services nationwide. We are seeking a Contract Manager to oversee FPS contracts across Minnesota and Wisconsin regions. This role is responsible for overall management of daily operations, staffing, and compliance with contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily security operations for multiple FPS sites across Atlanta, GA and surrounding areas.
• Lead and supervise security personnel, including scheduling, performance management, and staff development.
• Manage and respond to operational issues, incidents, and emergencies.
• Ensure full compliance with federal contract requirements, company policies, and security standards.
• Maintain strong client relationships and serve as the principal liaison for contract communications.
• Conduct regular inspections, audits, and quality-assurance reviews.
• Coordinate staffing levels, hiring needs, onboarding, and training processes.
• Prepare reports, incident summaries, and operational updates as required.
• Address and resolve operational challenges promptly and professionally.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and high performance.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours and be on call as required to support operations.
• Have a fluent command of the English language for both oral and written communication.
• Travel as needed between FPS sites.

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of security management on federal or government contracts or military leadership experience.
• Must have experience managing security personnel, scheduling, and operational staffing.
• Must have experience of responding and managing security incidents and emergencies.
• Experience conducting site assessments, post inspections, or compliance audits.
• Prefer knowledge of FPS contracts and federal compliance requirements.

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed at federal facilities, training environments, and office settings
• May require extended hours and on-call availability