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Supervisor, Service Order Management - Government Contracts
Career Insights for Government / Defense Contracts Manager
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What they do
A Government or Defense Contracts Manager reviews and manages contracts with government or defense agencies. Reviews proposals and contracts to be sure that work is done in compliance with government regulations. Manages contract requirements such as non disclosure agreements and manages the contract change process. Confirms that contract terms have been met before a contract is closed out.
$128,552 / year median in Maryland
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Supervise daily service order management activities for government and public sector contracts. Lead, coach, and develop a team of service order coordinators and specialists. Ensure all service orders are processed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with contractual requirements and internal procedures. Monitor service-level agreements (SLAs), key performance indicators (KPIs), and contractual deliverables. Review and validate order documentation, pricing, funding approvals, modifications, and billing readiness. Coordinate with contracts, finance, logistics, procurement, and program management teams to resolve operational issues. Maintain compliance with FAR, DFARS, agency-specific requirements, and company policies. Support audits, reporting requirements, and documentation retention standards. Analyze workflow trends and implement process improvements to increase operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Manage escalations related to order fulfillment, delivery schedules, invoicing discrepancies, and contract interpretation. Assist in resource planning, workload balancing, and staffing recommendations. Prepare operational reports and present status updates to leadership and government stakeholders. Ensure subcontractor and vendor activities align with contract terms and service expectations. Support onboarding and training of new employees on government contract procedures and systems.