Staff Contracts Manager

Job Description

Job Description

At Areté, we are on the forefront of utilizing innovative solutions, with great minds from all backgrounds, to help solve the nation’s most complex security challenges. We strive for an inclusive, collaborative team environment that approaches differences as opportunities for innovation and excellence. As an employee-owned company, we foster an atmosphere that propels diverse career opportunities and professional growth.

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We are seeking a Staff Contracts Manager who will be charged with significant responsibilities in negotiating complex contracts with government and commercial customers, advising senior management on business strategy, developing accurate and competitive cost proposals, and administering government and commercial contracts and other agreements. This position will be at either our Northridge, CA or Falls Church, VA facility. Depending on business needs, up to 20% remote work is permissible after an introductory period. This is an exempt non-supervisory full-time position.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Coordinate with teams comprised of program management, technical staff, business administration, and supply chain in negotiating contracts for government / commercial customers.
• Advise senior management and proposal teams on business strategy, risk, and compliance during proposal development, contract negotiations, and contract execution.
• Prepare detailed, accurate, and competitive cost strategies and cost proposals to maximize probability of winning profitable new business. Review basis of internal cost estimates for reasonableness and allowability. Perform pricing compliant with customer requirements and company accounting system.
• Administer all post-proposal activities such as audits, contract negotiation, and award. Work with customer and Arete staff to track and expedite contract award. Maintain detailed records of all information exchanged and results of each action.
• Prepare and issue internal contract work authorizations.
• Maintain current and accurate data in the contracts database on proposal and contract status / information.
• Advise program management of contractual rights and obligations; maintain company contract file and historical information under established procedures.
• Establish and maintain strong internal communications within the company at all levels to provide information on open contract matters. Establish and maintain relations with external customers to communicate all proposal and contract matters.
• Perform contract closeout readiness in accordance with company policy and Federal Regulations to ensure timely submittal of final vouchers.
• Other duties, as assigned.

We have an impressive range of benefits, programs, and perks that we offer :

Generous PTO and Leave Times

Financial Benefits

Health, Medical, and Wellness Benefits

Qualities We Look For

Experiences and Background We Look For :

The salary range for this role is $90,000 to $110,000 ; however, Arete considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to : the position and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education / training, and key skills.

Other Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required to meet position eligibility. Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Successful passage of a criminal background screen is required to meet position eligibility. Areté will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Successful passage of a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test is required to meet position eligibility.

Other Considerations

Areté is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Salary : $90,000 - $110,000