Contract Manager

ARES Corporation • Greenbelt, MD

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About The Position

ARES is recruiting for a Contract Manager with Government contract experience for a short-term assignment assisting with upcoming contract phase-ins.

The selected individual will be responsible for:

Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and executing a broad range of contracts and agreements
Completing comprehensive reviews of customer contracts and terms and conditions
Providing interpretation of contract terms and conditions to management and other functional groups.
Advising and assisting management on contractual matters including compiling and analyzing data/information; maintaining historical information/files; and task order planning

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of three years of directly relevant experience in a contracts management position.
• Experience in contracting with the U.S. government; experience in aerospace is desired.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
• Experience with Cost Plus contracts.
• Knowledge of Federal contract formation and proposal preparation.
• Demonstrated negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Strong planning and organization skills. Proven attention to detail and the ability to spot errors and inconsistencies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work with a team at all levels of an organization, including ability to effectively interact with and engage senior management both internally and externally on key issues during the contract and compliance process.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in aerospace

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and executing a broad range of contracts and agreements
• Completing comprehensive reviews of customer contracts and terms and conditions
• Providing interpretation of contract terms and conditions to management and other functional groups.
• Advising and assisting management on contractual matters including compiling and analyzing data/information; maintaining historical information/files; and task order planning

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• ESOP
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees