Director, Contracts

Overview

The organization is seeking a Director, Contracts to manage the post-award contract lifecycle, interpret agreement terms and conditions, identify potential issues, and review and incorporate changes from amendments and modifications. This role serves as the principal contracts subject-matter expert on FAR, DFARS, agency supplements, and contract-specific requirements.

Responsibilities may shift based on contract requirements, mission needs, or organizational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Own the post-award contract lifecycle.
• Review contract solicitation terms and manage contract award confirmations.
• Interpret agreement terms and conditions and identify potential issues.
• Review agreement amendments and modifications and incorporate changes.
• Identify, assess, and actively manage contractual and business risk.
• Ensure disciplined contract administration throughout contract performance.
• Lead the administration and negotiation of routine contract actions.
• Partner with program and operational leadership to proactively manage contract changes and performance issues.
• Establish and maintain a scalable contracts management framework.
• Partner closely with Finance to maintain visibility into contractual financial risk.
• Oversee subcontract and supplier contracting from award through closeout.
• Serve as a trusted business advisor to leadership on the contract portfolio.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in business administration, law, finance, or a related field with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Extensive knowledge of the contracting lifecycle from RFP to closeout.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS).
• Knowledge of contract law, accounting principles, and finance.
• Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of contract and purchase-order terms and conditions, with detailed knowledge of the government contracting process.
• Knowledge of the terms and conditions appropriate for different contract types, including FFP, CPFF, CPIF, T&M, and IDIQ, and their proper use.
• Must be eligible to obtain a security clearance, granted by the U.S. Government, which requires U.S. citizenship. The government also uses 13 adjudicative guidelines to determine an individual's eligibility.

Compensation & Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for:

• Instant flexible PTO beginning on the first day of employment.
• 7 paid holidays and up to 3 floating holidays annually.
• Comprehensive health benefits from day one.
• A 401K Safe Harbor Match.
• Training and education assistance programs.
• A free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families.

Benefits apply to full-time employees only.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.