Senior Contracts Manager

Senior Contracts Manager

At Aret, 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. Discover your future with us. We are seeking a Senior 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 can be based in either of our Falls Church, VA; Tucson, AZ; or Northridge, CA offices. 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 include :

• 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. Using business inputs, prepare pricing reports and cost proposal volumes compliant with customer requirements and company accounting system.
• Administer all post-proposal activities such as audits, contract negotiation, and award. Work with customer and Aret staff to track and expedite contract award.
• Prepare and issue internal contract work authorizations.
• Maintain current and accurate data in contracts database / contract lifecycle management (CLM) system on proposal and contract status / information.
• Advise program management of contractual rights and obligations; maintain 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.
• Other duties, as assigned.

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

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The salary range for this role is $100,000 / yr to $120,000 / yr; however, Aret 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.