Contracts Manager {D}

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 looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to join our team.  In this position, you will be responsible for performing full life-cycle Contract Management for a portfolio of high value contracts. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to grow and hone your skills with other talented members at ARKA. 

Our ideal candidate would be an exceptional and experienced Contracts Manager. We are looking for a candidate that is thoughtful and team-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills, possesses 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. 

This position is located on site in our Danbury, CT facility.   

Responsibilities: 

​​As a Contracts Manager, your responsibilities would include:  

• ​Contract lifecycle management from pursuit, bid, proposals, negotiations, award, execution and closeout  
• ​Review, analyze and conduct risk assessment of contract terms and conditions and develop negotiation plans 
• Lead contract negotiations 
• Review and negotiate NDAs PIAs and other business agreements. 
• Direct interface and coordination with US Government Contracting Officers, prime contractor procurement representatives, and other customer personnel to establish and maintain business relationships, facilitate discussions, engage in negotiations and serve as a liaison
• Assess and advise company personnel on the FAR, DFARS, and other agency supplements (NASA, DOE, etc.) and commercial contract terms and conditions 
• Provide contract advice to and work with various functional areas (i.e. Legal, Business Development, Program Management, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain etc.) 
• Identify, review and address contract formation, interpretation and administration issues
• 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 
• Support internal and external audits 
• Travel up to 10%​ 

Required Qualifications: 

• ​​Minimum of 5 years relevant experience 
• ​Strong working knowledge of all phases of contracting lifecycle – pursuit, bid, p