Strategic Government Contracts Manager

Areté; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

401(k) and ESOP contributions

Education assistance

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Job summary

Areté seeks a Senior Contracts Manager to lead government and commercial contract negotiations, advise on risk and compliance, and support proposals and pricing efforts. The role requires managing pre- and post-award activities, maintaining CLM data, and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Based in Tucson, AZ or Northridge, CA with travel. The ideal candidate has extensive FAR/DFARS experience, OTAs familiarity, and a proven negotiation track record with federal agencies and industry

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with government contracting and proposal preparation.
• Experience with multiple contract types (Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee, Firm-Fixed-Price, Fixed-Price LOE, Time-and-Materials).
• Strong knowledge of FAR/ DFARS.
• Familiarity with DCAA/DCMA administrative responsibilities.
• Ability to develop noncommercial pricing and FAR Part 31 cost principles.
• Proven negotiation experience with U.S. federal agencies, businesses, and institutions.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with senior management, technical staff, business administration, and supply chain to negotiate government/commercial contracts.
• Review RFPs and terms; complete pre/post-award administrative requirements.
• Redline and negotiate terms to protect company interests and mitigate risk.
• Advise program management on proposal requirements, risks, and compliance during development and execution.
• Prepare detailed, competitive cost proposals based on program cost estimates.
• Administer post-proposal activities including audits, negotiations, and awards; respond to RFIs.
• Maintain contract data in Deltek Costpoint CLM system.
• Issue internal contract work authorizations and manage contract files.
• Maintain strong internal and external communications regarding open contract matters.

Skills

Gov contracting

Proposal preparation

FAR/DFARS knowledge

DCAA/DCMA familiarity

ITAR/EAR awareness

Negotiation

Communication

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Areté seeks a Senior Contracts Manager to lead government and commercial contract negotiations, advise on risk and compliance, and support proposals and pricing efforts. The role requires managing pre- and post-award activities, maintaining CLM data, and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Based in Tucson, AZ or Northridge, CA with travel. The ideal candidate has extensive FAR/DFARS experience, OTAs familiarity, and a proven negotiation track record with federal agencies and industry