ARES Corporation

Contracts Manager

ARES Corporation • $90K — $120K *
Mclean, VA 22101In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
2 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum three years of contracts management experience.
  • Experience with U.S. government contracts, aerospace preferred.
  • Knowledge of FAR and DFARS regulations.
  • Experience with Cost Plus contracts.
  • Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, and negotiate various contracts and agreements.
  • Conduct comprehensive reviews of customer contracts and terms.
  • Interpret contract terms for management and team members.
  • Advise management on contractual issues and data analysis.
  • Maintain historical contract information and assist with task order planning.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • HSA/FSA accounts.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Critical illness and accident insurance.
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
Full Job Description
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

Qualifications:
  • 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.

ARES Benefits:

ARES offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Full time employees may participate in:
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • HSA/FSA Accounts
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
  • ESOP
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays

About ARES Corporation

ARES Corporation is a privately held company that provides engineering, project management, risk management, and technology solutions for clients in the aerospace and defense industries. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. ARES Corporation has worked on a variety of projects, including the development of the Orion spacecraft for NASA and the design of the Air Force's next-generation bomber. The company has also provided support for the Department of Defense and other government agencies.
Learn more about ARES Corporation
Size
1,000 employees
Market Cap
$9.6 billion
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Net Income
$484 million
Revenue
$1.5 billion
NASDAQ
AFC
* Ladders Estimates

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