A Beacon for Critical Communications

For over 25 years, Beacon has actively shaped the ever-growing industry of critical communications. We provide innovative and intuitive technology solutions for a wide range of industries and purposes, from audio/visual and security systems, to fully comprehensive IT and operational solutions.

Our team is dedicated to providing the highest quality solutions, most knowledgeable professionals and comprehensive warranties in the industry. Accurate, reliable communication systems are essential for saving and improving lives. Our goal is to keep organizations connected, resulting in increased safety, reduced operation costs, improved profitability, improved customer loyalty and overall satisfaction.

We proudly serve healthcare, education, commercial and government communities within Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting
Company Size: 201-500 employees

Beacon Communications

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**Job Function:**

The Field Technician - I is an entry-level position within Beacon Communications – Operations Department. The Technician-I performs installation on projects including Healthcare, Education, Security, Audio-Visual, Voice/Data, and other technologies. Field Technician–I employees have demonstrated a thorough competency in low voltage field installation techniques, and a thorough understanding of Beacon Communications' standards and methodology. This role will be responsible for duties associated with the installation of low voltage systems at the discretion of either the Project Manager or the onsite designated project lead. The salary range for this role is between $25.00-$30.00/hour, commensurate on relevant education, experience, and other job related factors.

**Key Accountabilities:**

- Assist technicians and/or Project Manager with accomplishing tasks essential to timely and scheduled completion of projects.

- Completion of daily tasks as assigned by the technician leading the project or the Project Manager.

- Demonstrate ability to accomplish assigned tasks on schedule.

- Demonstrate basic installation methodology in wire pull, device installation, wire pathing, and other tasks as assigned.

- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of systems upon which factory certification is achieved.

- Demonstrate thorough understanding of Beacon Communications' policies, procedures and guidelines.

- Provide accurate ADP time entry to Coordination Manager according to Beacon Communications' policies.

- Limited overnight travel, as necessary.

- Demonstrate understanding of Beacon projects, and work toward advancing to Technician II.

- Arrive for work on time, dressed in a professional manner acceptable for the work to be performed.

- Other duties as assigned that align with the nature of Beacon Communications system offerings.

- Realizing that customer relations and customer satisfaction is our primary goal, perform in a professional manner demonstrating courtesy and respect to Beacon customers.

- Tools will be provided to Tech 1 on an as needed basis. Tech 1 will be responsible for providing reasonable care in protecting and maintaining tools. Cost of repair or replacement for tools that are lost or damaged due to negligence will be deducted from Technician -1's pay at the sole discretion of Beacon Management.

- Exemplify Beacon Core Values of; Customer Service, Communication, Team Work and Integrity.

**Supervision:**

- Project related activities will be performed under the supervision of the assigned Project Manager or technician onsite leading the project.

- Service related activities will be performed under the supervision of the technician leading the project, Service Coordinator, or Service Manager.

- All activities will be performed under the direct, or indirect, supervision of the Division Manager.

**Job Qualifications:**

- Knowledge:

- Basic knowledge and understanding of low-voltage related installation considerations and techniques.

- Factory certification on a Beacon Communications' offered system must be desired for continued advancement.

- Basic understanding of OSHA guidelines as well as the NEC and TIA/EIA standards.

- Skills and Abilities

- Experience in installation related to low-voltage technologies.

- Ability to read blue prints and construction drawings.

- Ability to communicate effectively with multiple types of end-user customers

- Strong team player.

- Education:

- High School Diploma or approved equivalent.

- Experience:

- Two years' experience in low-voltage installation is desirable.

**Work Environment**

- Work environment can be an office environment, medical facility, educational facility, or a customer site under construction, renovation or warehouse space.

- Job sites will have a variety of environmental factors including but not limited to noise, dust, and temperature changes. PPE (personal protective equipment) is to be worn under all appropriate conditions.

- Employee must have capability to transfer job sites at management's discretion.

**Essential Functions**

- Ability to communicate providing verbal feedback in a professional manner.

- Requires sitting, prolonged standing, walking, handling, gripping, pushing, pulling, and reaching over head with force. Also requires stooping, crouching, crawling on knees and work along floors/sub floors.

- Ability to physically transport ladders up to 12 feet in height and lift ladders off of vehicle roof racks. Must be willing and able to climb and stand on ladders and scaffolding.

- Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds, sometimes overhead.

- Ability to use power actuated hand tools, i.e., hammers, drills, saws.

- Ability to see a full spectrum of color for correct wire identification.

- Maintain a clear background check in order to satisfy customer jobsite badging requirements.

- Willing to submit to all vaccinations and screening tests required for customer jobsite badging protocol.

- Maintain a clear drug and alcohol screening protocol.

- Maintain a valid Drivers' License

- Ability to navigate all types of construction sites.

- 20-30% travel requirement in Rocky Mountain region, as needed.

- Consistent, dependable and timely attendance per schedule.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

~~We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. ~~

Field Technician I

Arlo Solutions (Arlo), is a Washington, DC professional services company, providing cybersecurity and management consulting services to the US government in the defense, intelligence, and civil markets.

SBA 8(a), HUBZone, CVE, SDVOSB, EDWOSB, CBE, DBE

Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting
Company Size: 51-200 employees

Arlo Solutions

**Company Summary**

Arlo Solutions (Arlo) is an information technology consulting services company that specializes in delivering technology solutions. Our reputation reflects the high quality of the talented Arlo Solutions team and the consultants working in partnership with our customers. Our mission is to understand and meet the needs of both our customers and consultants by delivering quality, value-added solutions. Our solutions are designed and managed to not only reduce costs, but to improve business processes, accelerate response time, improve services to end-users, and give our customers a competitive edge, now and into the future.

**Position Summary**

The **Director of Contracts & Governance ** serves as the company’s authoritative FAR, SBA, and contractual governance authority, responsible for overseeing the full contract lifecycle while establishing and enforcing enterprise contract governance, internal controls, and risk management frameworks. This role ensures the organization operates with discipline, consistency, and audit defensibility across FAR/DFARS compliance, SBA 8(a) execution, Joint Ventures, and Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) structures, supporting both current small business operations and long-term transition to full-and-open competition.

**Location: REMOTE**

**Key Responsibilities:**

Contract Governance & Internal Controls

- Establish and maintain a formal contracts governance framework, including policies, approval authorities, escalation paths, and risk tolerance thresholds.

- Define and enforce contract review boards, delegation of authority matrices, and signature authorities.

- Ensure consistency and compliance across all contract actions, including primes, subcontracts, JVs, and MPP entities.

- Serve as the executive owner of contractual internal controls, supporting audit readiness and enterprise risk management.

FAR, DFARS & Regulatory Authority

- Act as the company’s primary FAR/DFARS authority, providing definitive interpretation and guidance.

- Ensure compliance with FAR Parts 1–16, 19, 31, 44, 52, DFARS, and agency supplements.

- Provide governance oversight for contract type selection, pricing structures, and clause applicability.

- Review and approve deviations, exceptions, and non-standard terms in alignment with governance standards.

8(a), JV & Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP)

- Governance Oversee governance and compliance for SBA 8(a) contracts, including eligibility, performance of work, and reporting obligations.

- Govern Joint Venture and MPP contractual structures, ensuring alignment with SBA approvals, operating agreements, and workshare requirements.

- Ensure compliance with FAR 52.219-14, SBA affiliation rules, JV profit distribution, and mentor/protégé responsibilities.

- Coordinate with executive leadership on SBA annual reviews, data calls, and compliance reporting.

Pre-Award & Proposal

- Governance Lead contractual governance for proposal development, including RFP review, compliance matrices, and contractual risk assessments.

- Establish standards for go/no-go decision support, documenting contractual and regulatory risk posture.

- Ensure proposals align with corporate governance policies, approved contract types, and risk tolerance.

Post-Award Administration & Risk Management

- Govern execution of contracts, modifications, options, novation's, and closeout activities.

- Lead negotiations with Contracting Officers and prime contractors within approved authority limits.

- Oversee claims, disputes, and protests in coordination with Legal and executive leadership.

-  Ensure governance controls over data rights, intellectual property, and security obligations.

Subcontracts & Supplier Governance

- Establish governance standards for subcontracting, including flow-downs, make/buy decisions, and workshare compliance.

-  Ensure subcontract execution aligns with FAR 52.244-2, SBA requirements, and JV agreements.

- Oversee supplier risk management, performance monitoring, and corrective actions.

Audit Readiness & Enterprise Risk Management

- Maintain audit-ready contract files and governance documentation supporting DCAA, DCMA, SBA, and agency reviews.

- Partner with Finance to ensure governance alignment on allowable costs, SCA wage determinations, indirect rates, and billing compliance.

- Lead corrective action planning and continuous improvement efforts related to contractual findings.

Leadership & Governance Maturity

- Build and lead a Contracts team with strong FAR, SBA, and governance discipline.

- Develop and maintain contracts policies, SOPs, templates, training, and governance artifacts.

- Support enterprise maturity initiatives aligned with ISO, CMMI, and internal cont.

**Responsibilities and/or Success Factors:**

- FAR decisions are consistent, defensible, and audit-ready, with minimal corrective actions required. 8(a), JV, and Mentor-Protégé Program structures remain fully compliant, with no eligibility, workshare, or affiliation findings.

- Contract risks are identified early, documented, and mitigated prior to award or execution.

- Proposals demonstrate strong contractual compliance and clear risk positioning, supporting wins without downstream issues.

- Audits (DCAA, DCMA, SBA) are supported with complete, well-organized documentation and timely responses.

- Contract documentation, approvals, and records are complete, accurate, and audit-ready at all times, with governance workflows consistently followed and no material findings related to file management, approvals, or version control.

- Governance processes are applied consistently across the enterprise, including primes, subcontracts, JVs, and MPP entities.

- The Contracts function operates as a trusted business partner, enabling growth without compromising compliance.

- Executive leadership receives clear, actionable guidance on contractual, regulatory, and governance risk

**Required Qualifications Including Certificates:**

- Bachelor’s degree in business, Legal Studies, Finance, or related field (JD or Master’s preferred)

- 10+ years of federal government contracting experience with deep FAR application.

- Demonstrated experience supporting SBA 8(a) contracts and compliance activities.

- Direct experience with Joint Ventures and SBA Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) structures.

- Proven experience establishing contract governance frameworks and internal controls.

- Strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, SBA regulations, and agency supplements.

-  Experience supporting audits, protests, claims, and disputes.

- Executive-level communication and decision-making capability.

**Desired Qualifications:**

- Experience guiding organizations through small business to full-and-open transitions.

- NCMA certification (CPCM, CFCM, CCCM).

- Experience with DoD and civilian agencies.

- Familiarity with Deltek Costpoint, ServiceNow, and GovCon CRM tools.

- Experience supporting ISO, CMMI, or similar governance frameworks

**AAP Statement**

We are proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, we evaluate qualified candidates in full consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other protected status.

(634) Director of Contracts

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