Contracts Manager-Remote

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About Aleut Federal

Aleut Federal is an Alaskan Native-owned enterprise dedicated to supporting the Unangax people of the Aleutian Islands. We provide top-notch service to various branches of the federal government and prioritize community involvement. Our culture encourages growth, diversity, and inclusion, and our motto, "We are One," reflects our unity and purpose.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • The Contracts Manager manages all phases of the contract life cycle, from pre-proposal to closeout. This role ensures adherence to applicable regulations while mitigating risk and supporting program success.
  • Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the Contracts team. Enhance team members' comprehension and application of regulations and requirements (e.g., FAR and agency supplements, SBA programs, etc.) as well as foundational knowledge that is key to success in the contracts management profession.
  • The Contracts Manager encourages team awareness and engagement by ensuring staff members receive adequate, undivided attention from the Contracts team leadership. They are afforded the freedom and opportunity to voice concerns, share ideas, and ask questions.
  • Support the enhancement of overall compliance efforts and increase efficiency in contract management processes. Mitigate contractual risk and ensure employment of change management best practices by supporting policy development and implementation in coordination with internal partners on the CPD team and other parts of the enterprise.
  • Perform routine reviews and updates of CPD support documentation (e.g., templates, playbooks, forms, checklists, etc.). Utilize resources such as the Deltek contracts module, SharePoint, Teams, etc., to support this effort when appropriate and beneficial. Promote transparency and consistency by encouraging and enabling clear and up-to-date documentation. Maintain documentation per policies and audit standards. Tracks deliverables and deadlines and supports audits as necessary.
  • Encourage collaboration and grow buy-in with other support leverage orgs in the enterprise (such as Compliance/SBA, Finance, Business Development, etc.), as well as Operations and enterprise leadership, for the mutual benefit of all. Foster collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and alignment with enterprise-wide regulatory requirements and best practices, leading to improved efficiencies and capabilities for the Contracts team and a broad positive impact on Aleut Federal.
  • Foster collaboration and alignment between the Contracts and BD teams, enhancing overall proposal quality and competitiveness. Improve efficiency in proposal development by providing quick access to required documentation and information routinely provided to BD by the Contracts team. Mitigate the risk of missing or outdated documentation in proposal submissions.
  • Ensure the successful contractual execution of post-award activities through collaboration with leverage partners, customer intimacy, and program leads. Document everything.
  • Provide thorough collaborative risk reviews of requests for proposals (RFPs), change orders, and modifications. Serve as advisor to program and growth leaders regarding contractual matters that should be considered regarding scope implementation, RFPs, color reviews when necessary, and customer interface.
  • Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/TRAINING

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • NCMA certification or willingness to obtain one is preferred.

EXPERIENCE

  • Must have 8-12 years of contract management and proposal experience supporting Federal government prime contracts.
  • Construction experience beneficial.
  • Strong working knowledge of FAR and agency supplements, as well as compliance and regulatory requirements of the contract management profession in the federal space.
  • Familiarity with SBA related to government contracts is preferred, but not mandatory. Experience with the 8(a) program, ANC, or a Tribally owned organization is preferred.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

  • Microsoft Office—To complete assigned tasks, utilize the full suite of Microsoft applications, such as Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint, etc.
  • Analytical Skills – Analyze and compile both quantitative and qualitative information to yield reports and metrics that are easy to understand.
  • Critical Thinking – Evaluate and interpret data, facts, and information to create unique and creative solutions and proposals. Ability to work independently and problem solve due to the level of experience.
  • Interpersonal Skills – Communicate effectively, both written and orally, with people in varying fields and positions.
  • Teamwork—Collaborate with members of the Aleut Team and outside clients, customers, and contractors.
  • Attention to Detail – Accomplish tasks while demonstrating a thorough concern for all aspects involved, whether small or insignificant.
  • Organizational Proficiency – Plan, prioritize, and achieve goals to maximize the impact of the role.
  • Flexibility/Adaptability – Reprioritize and adjust as necessary to accomplish goals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Must be able to sit for prolonged periods.
  • Must be able to perform repetitive tasks or motions for prolonged periods.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The working conditions for this position may include the following:

  • Working indoors in an office or home office environment.
  • Infrequent travel may be required to attend corporate leadership events, customer meetings, professional development opportunities, etc.

Salary/Rate Range $136K- $144K

  • We will accept applications for this position until July 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST.

    Aleut offers the following benefits to eligible employees:

    • Health insurance
    • Dental/Vision insurance
    • Paid Time Off
    • Short- and Long-Term Disability
    • Life insurance
    • 401 (k) and match

    Aleut Federal, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, AF complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. AF expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

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