Vice President Contracts, Engineered Systems

Overview

This role supports the organization’s Engineered Systems business unit as a Vice President, Contracts. Responsibilities include leading the contracts function in a dynamic Federal contracting environment. The position advises senior stakeholders, develops contracting strategy, and negotiates FAR-based and commercial contracts.

A key focus is leading a team of 20+ Contract Professionals responsible for contract activity (New Business, Existing Business, and Close-out) within a major market in the Federal Division.

This position offers a virtual work arrangement with travel to the headquarters in Chantilly, VA, client offices, or project sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage, train, and develop a team of Contract Professionals to ensure consistent, high-quality performance
• Conduct risk assessments to help shape business strategy and support business unit and corporate-level reviews
• Structure and negotiate complex contracts and/or contract modifications, often under difficult conditions with the US Government and commercial entities
• Advise senior stakeholders on legal, business, financial, and long-term implications of prime contract negotiation and maintenance
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, or a related field, or a JD
• 15+ years of prime contract administration experience, to include construction for the Federal Government
• Comprehensive knowledge of the FAR, DFARS, OTAs, and all other industry business practices for negotiation of prime and subcontracts
• Experience working with Federal agencies including DOW and the FAA
• Strong written and oral communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of PC software packages typically associated with contract administration
• Willingness to embrace AI to improve productivity and drive innovation
• Proven ability for managing and directing work involving complex situations
• US Citizenship
• TS clearance or the ability to get it

Compensation & Benefits

Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid time off
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Flexible work schedules
• Holidays

Location

• Virtual work arrangement with travel to headquarters in Chantilly, VA, client offices, or project sites
• Work is within a Federal contracting environment