Alaska Northstar Resources (ANR), a member of the Shee Atiká (SAI) Family of Companies, is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead entity contract and subcontract administration across ANR. This role provides strategic oversight of the full contract lifecycle from pre-award to closeout, supervises the Contracts Administrators assigned to each company. This role will primarily serve as the key advisor to executive leadership on contractual risk, compliance posture, and business strategy. 

This position supports a diverse federal contract portfolio and requires strong experience managing risk, interpreting FAR/DFARS requirements, supporting DoD and civilian agency customers, and standardizing contract administration practices.

Key Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: 

• Directly supervise, mentor, and prioritize workload for Contract Administrators assigned across entities
• Support Business Development by reviewing and approving NDAs, teaming agreements, proposal compliance requirements Reps & Certs, OCI inputs, and contractual risk items
• Make entity recommendations to President/GM and executive leadership regarding risk posture, negotiation strategy, and contractual obligations
• Lead review of contract awards for accuracy, including CLIN structure, pricing alignment, period of performance, FAR/DFARS requirements, and internal implementation readiness
• Oversee administration of contract and subcontract modifications, funding updates, closeouts, and contract file documentation 
• Coordinate with Finance and Project Controls to validate funding, invoicing requirements, contract data accuracy, revenue impacts, and audit readiness
• Lead issuance, negotiation, and administration strategy for subcontracts and vendor agreements, ensuring appropriate flowdown of contractual requirements
• Communicate complex contract terms, risks, and obligations to non-contract stakeholders in practical business language
• Develop internal process improvements, templates, checklists, and documentation standards to support audit compliance and enterprise consistency 

Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen

Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC)

Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, contracts, or related field preferred. Relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree

• Candidate must have at least 10 years of progressive experience supporting federal government contracts and/or subcontracts; 12+ years preferred for enterprise-level manager scope
• Direct supervision experience managing or mentoring contracts personnel or junior-level team members
• In-depth experience with contract types including FFP, CPFF, T&M, LH, IDIQ, and task/delivery order structures
• Strong working knowledge of FAR (and RFO), DFARS, SBA/8(a), CFR, and federal contracting principles, and contract lifecycle governance
• Experience leading contract award reviews, modifications, funding actions, negotiations, risk mitigation, and closeout activities
• CFCM (NCMA) or similar certification strongly preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, and SharePoint
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across distributed teams

Desired knowledge, Skills, Abilities 

• Minimum Secret Security Clearance strongly desired
• Experience working in an 8(a) or ANC environment with multiple affiliated companies or subsidiaries 
• Experience with Unanet ERP/CRM systems, SharePoint, and contract repository/data management practices
• Experience supporting GSA MAS, GWAC, IDIQ, DoD, and civilian agency contract vehicles
• Strong negotiation, executive communication, risk analysis, and business advisory skills
• Experience supporting distributed teams, multiple programs, and high-volume contract portfolios
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining compliance discipline 

About ANR 

Alaska Northstar Resources (ANR) maintains an outstanding work environment that includes competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, and challenging work assignments with opportunities for advancement/career growth. To be considered for employment opportunities you must complete an online application. 

Our Mission 

We deliver meaningful value to our shareholders, people, partners and customers. 

Our Values 

We are open, honest, and trustworthy 

We respect all beliefs and perspectives 

We work together as one team 

We are committed to excellence in all that we do 

We are responsible and accountable for our actions 

Our Vision 

Our people thrive, prosper and are self-sustaining. We inspire and hold each other up through meaningful connections to our land, ocean, traditions and heritage. 

EEO Statement 

ANR is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or protected veteran status. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. 

For further information on our equal opportunity protections as part of the employment process: 

http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf 

http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf 

Shareholder Hire 

ANR accords a hiring preference to qualified shareholders of its parent corporation, Shee Atiká Incorporated, an Alaska Native corporation, in accordance with and in implementation of applicable law, including without limitation 43 U.S.C. §1626(g). 

Accessibility 

ANR is committed to expanding access to employment for people with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, and your disability prevents you from applying, please advise what reasonable accommodation ANR can provide to assist you in applying for one of our open positions. You may contact us by sending an email to sgs-hr@sheeatikagov.com 

Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation for applying for a specific posted position will be responded to. Requests will be kept confidential and shared strictly on a need-to-know basis. 

Please be aware, scammers may try to impersonate our company by reaching out regarding job opportunities. We will never ask you for bank account information, checks, or other sensitive information as part of our hiring process. If you’re unsure, please email sgs-hr@sheeatikagov.com with questions. 

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.