Contracts Manager (TS/CSI) {S}
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Legal
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Minimum of 5 years relevant experience
- Active U.S. Government TS/SCI security clearance
- Experience in and detailed knowledge of all phases of contracting lifecycle (bid/no bid, proposal, contract negotiation, contract administration and interpretation, contract closeout, etc.)
- Detailed knowledge of and fully conversant with the FAR, DFARS, and other agency supplements (DOE, NASA, etc.)
- Have experience/working knowledge FFP/FPIF/ CPAF/CPIF/CPFF/T&M and hybrid contract types
- Have demonstrated experience working both directly with the US government acquisition organizations as well as a supplier to the major prime contractors
- Extensive experience negotiating with US Government (as a prime and sub) and commercial contracts and other agreements
- Have a working knowledge of DPAS and Export Regulations
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office products as well as the ability to learn business systems (i.e., SAP)
- Possess excellent verbal and written skills to communicate effectively with various functional groups at all levels, both internal and external
- BS or BA in an applicable field (business, legal, etc.) is required
Full description
ARKA Group L.P. (“ARKA”) is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry delivering next-generation solutions to support the national security space enterprise. Built on more than six decades of excellence, ARKA brings modern approaches and a culture of innovation to the challenges of today.
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Position Overview:
We are hiring for an exceptional Contracts Manager to join our growing team. We look for candidates that are thoughtful and team-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills, a high level of creativity, and the ability to quickly learn new technologies. We also seek out individuals that are clear communicators and support their teammates with a sense of positivity and open-mindedness.
Responsibilities:
- Manage contract lifecycle management to include pursuits, bids, negotiations, award, and execution
- Lead contract negotiations for all major contracts
- Administer Review and negotiate NDAs, PIAs, and other business agreements
- Direct interface with US Government Contracting Officers, prime contractor procurement representatives, and other customer personnel inside legal counsel
- Support audits and liaising with both internal/external customers
- Assess and advise company personnel on the FAR, DFARS, and other agency supplements (NASA, DOE, etc.) Detailed knowledge of FAR/DFAR and DoD requirements
- Extensive experience negotiating terms and conditions of the contracts agreements that will govern relationships (Prime and Sub)
- Analyze contracts received from the government and industry primes; review and conduct risk assessments of terms and conditions; identifying points of negotiation
- Provide contract advice and working with various functional areas (i.e. Legal, Business Development, Program Management, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain etc.) in support of proposals, agreements and other activities as required
- Identify, review, and resolve contract administrative, interpretation, and dispute issues
- Coordinate with government and industry counterparts to establish professional working relationships, which facilitate successful negotiations and exchange of information
- Work with the International Trade Compliance (ITC) Department, and others, to ensure strict compliance with applicable Import/Export Laws as required
- Support Contract data input/entry into SAP
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years relevant experience