Senior Manager, Contracts Management

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Contracts Management with an active U.S. Security Clearance with SSBI. In this position, you will be responsible for leading a team of contracts professionals across a diverse portfolio of multiple companies in the Aerospace and Defense industry. 

 

Responsibilities: 

• Lead a group of Contracts professionals in multiple locations and businesses with the full range of management responsibilities to include resource planning, staffing, employee training and development, and performance management
• Mentor, coach and advise contracts professionals
• Review, draft and negotiate myriad complex agreements, including Firm Fixed Price/ Fixed Price Incentive Fee (FFP)/(FPIF), Cost Plus Award Fee/ Cost Plus Incentive Fee (CPAF/CPIF), Cost Plus Fixed Fee/ Time and Materials (CPFF/T&M) and hybrid contract types
• Serve as subject matter expert and advise internal clients on contract requirements/ implications pursuant to FAR, DFARS, and Export and Import control requirements
• Partner with and advise internal clients within the following verticals: Business Development, Program Management, Engineering, Finance, and Contracts to ensure efficient work flow and execution of agreements
• Ensure compliance with all appropriate prime contract flow downs
• Manage large, complex contracts of significant importance, including ensuring all agreements and supporting document are properly filed
• Serve as the point of contact and subject matter expert for audits of contracts

 

Basic Qualifications

• BS or BA in an applicable field (business, legal, etc.) is required
• 10+ years contracts management experience with US Government contracts in the Defense and Aerospace industry
• Previous Leadership Experience
• Major contract terms and condition negotiations
• Ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Active US Government security clearance is required.

 

Pay Range:  $150-200K

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

The application window will close in 60 days for this position.

 

Location:

This position is based out of ARKA’s Colorado Springs, CO campus. If you like city life, but also enjoy the great outdoors, Colorado Springs is the place for you. The city rests at the base of Pikes Peak. The 14,115-foot summit is just one of dozens of area attractions, including scenic trains, museums, parks, a zoo and more. With a mild climate and plenty of sunshine, the Springs boasts some of the state’s best recreation opportunities. The city is also known for its robust high-tech and sports industries. We are home to the U.S. Air Force Academy and four military bases and with the Olympic Training Center and dozens of sports federations nearby, it’s common to spot world-class athletes around town.

 

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packages.
• Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts.
• 401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions.
• 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Continuing education benefit up to $25,000/year for approved programs.
• Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance.
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance.
• 4 weeks paid Parental Leave.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

 

EHS/Environmental Requirements:

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. This would require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 40 lbs.

Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to staffing@arka.org or contact 203-797-5000 and press 2 for Human Resources.

 

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires an active US Government Security Clearance.

 

Employment with any of the ARKA Group companies in the US is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check and drug screen.

ARKA Group L.P. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.