Security Contract Manager

First Coast Security Solutions; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

First Coast Security Solutions is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee FPS contracts across Minnesota and Wisconsin. The role will manage daily operations, staffing, and ensure compliance with contract requirements.

You will coordinate staffing, training, and reporting while maintaining strong client relationships across multiple sites. The ideal candidate has at least five years of security management on federal contracts, leadership experience, and a solid understanding of federal compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 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 security incidents and emergencies.
• Experience conducting site assessments, post inspections, or compliance audits.
• Experience managing contract performance, personnel, and resources on federal security contracts.
• Prefer knowledge of FPS contracts and federal compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily security operations for FPS sites across Minnesota and Wisconsin.
• 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 client relationships and act as primary 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.
• Promote safety culture, accountability, and high performance.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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 Minnesota and Wisconsin 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.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen
• Strong leadership, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours and be on call as required to support operations.
• Ensure contract requirements and deliverables are completed in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW).
• Manage contract resources, personnel, and operational budgets.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client relations and contract performance.
• 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.
• Experience managing contract performance, personnel, and resources on federal security contracts.
• 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
• Travel may be required