
ARiA is a research-and-development firm specializing in machine learning, numerical modeling, signal processing, and software development. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Central Virginia, ARiA…

ARiA is a research-and-development firm specializing in machine learning, numerical modeling, signal processing, and software development. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Central Virginia, ARiA…
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Title: Contract & Business Operations Lead
Location: Central Virginia / Charlottesville, VA metro area (Madison, VA)
ARiA applies broad interdisciplinary expertise in acoustics, machine learning, and signal processing toward innovative R&D for government and corporate clients. As a high-impact, 20-person prime contractor, ARiA is a small business where you can make a big difference. We solve critical challenges—from helping the Navy use simulation to train sonar operators to working with the Air Force to transform technology acquisition through AI. We offer the technical autonomy of a startup with the mission-critical stability of a defense leader.
ARiA: Real Research. Real World.TM
For more information, visit www.ariacoustics.com.
Position Description
ARiA is seeking a highly motivated, low-ego Contract & Business Operations Lead who is a systems thinker and a proactive problem solver to serve as the operational catalyst for the organization. Based in our Madison headquarters (offering a short, stress-free commute), you will own the administrative and contractual "connective tissue" that allows our research teams to thrive.
We are looking for a high-agency professional who can lead the end-to-end lifecycle of contracts from proposal development through final closeout. This is a collaborative facilitator role designed to synchronize our accounting, security, and technical teams over the life of a contract and across contracts. Candidates should be “integrators" who view meticulous documentation and regulatory filings as a strategic service that protects the firm’s growth and ensures the team's success. Success at ARiA is measured by your ability to create "frictionless compliance," allowing our scientists to stay focused on world-class innovation.
ARiA is a lean, high-impact team. This means you will pivot between high-level prime contract negotiations in the morning and ensuring our Madison headquarters has the vendor support and HR infrastructure it needs in the afternoon. We seek a professional who finds satisfaction in the "total ownership" of the firm’s operational health. You must possess the intellectual humility to partner with technical staff, the resourcefulness to solve complex administrative puzzles independently, and a proactive mindset that supports the team by ensuring exacting contractual and regulatory compliance while making that process as effortless as possible.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
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Work Location: In person