Contracts Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview

ARA is a leading C5ISR company that designs, manufactures, tests and installs innovative technologies that provide the national security community with unparalleled situational awareness, threat detection, and communications capabilities.

Our disruptive, integrated solutions, assemblies and subsystems rise to the challenging demands of discerning, mission-critical customers.

We leverage our capabilities to meet and exceed the requirements of our customers and empower them to remain ahead of evolving threats and complexities in a dynamic security landscape.

Job Summary

The Contracts Manager is responsible for managing contract activities throughout their lifecycle, from proposal through closeout, ensuring compliance with all government and commercial requirements. This role collaborates closely with program management, finance, and supply chain teams to mitigate risk, maintain compliance, and support the organization’s operational and strategic objectives.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manage federal and commercial contracts across multiple types, including FFP, T&M, Cost Plus, Purchase Orders, IDIQs, and BPAs.
• Negotiate, draft, and administer contracts and related agreements, including subcontracts, NDAs, Teaming Agreements, and MOUs.
• Monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with terms, identify risks, and drive timely resolution.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for contract matters, advising internal teams and liaising with customers and partners.
• Interpret RFPs, prepare compliance matrices, and contribute to proposal development and submission.
• Coordinate contract initiation, reviews, and closeout while maintaining compliant documentation per FAR / DFARS and company policies.
• Support continuous improvement of contract management policies, templates, and workflow.

Position Qualifications

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Competency Statements

Experience and Skills

Education

Antenna Research Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to a policy of non-discrimination and affirmative action. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.