Monitor contractor/vendor compliance with program requirements through review, analysis, and processing of financial and program deliverables, including expenditure, budgeting, staffing and progress reports, audits and requests for payment to ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency with applicable rules, regulations, and program criteria and objectives. Position Overview and Responsibilities: The OPS Contract Manager position is responsible for managing, negotiating, and overseeing contracts and grants that support marine conservation initiatives including artificial reefs, oyster restoration, habitat restoration projects, research partnerships, and community engagement programs.