Title: Director of Contracts

Location: Alexandria, VA

US Citizenship Required: Yes

Clearance: TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph

The Director of Contracts provides executive-level leadership for the Contracts Department, guiding contract administration, subcontracts and procurement activities, developing organizational policies, and partnering with senior leadership to support business objectives. This hands-on leadership role oversees a team of contracts professionals while providing expertise on complex U.S. Government, defense, commercial, and agreements.

Responsibilities:

Lead and develop Contracts Department personnel, processes, policies, and objectives
Provide oversight to program staff on contract inception, implementation, and closeout activities, including preparation of contract briefing materials, required approvals, allowances, funding, procurement, property inventory, and audit file documentation
Oversee contract negotiations, preparation, modifications, extensions, and compliance activities
Provide guidance on contractual rights, obligations, risks, and execution strategies
Support proposals, pricing analysis, audits, certifications, and government contracting requirements
Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS, DCMA, DCAA, data rights, and export control requirements
Maintain contract file integrity, reporting tools, and traceability for compliance reviews
Hire, mentor, and evaluate contracts team members while managing departmental priorities

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree required, with at least 15 years' experience in a contracts role within the defense industry; a minimum of 5 years' experience must be in a senior contracts leadership or supervisory role
Extensive progressive experience in project and contracts management
Proposal cost and budget development required
Proficient knowledge of FAR/DFARS
Experience with Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) audits
Strong organizational skills to ensure documentation is filed professionally and accurately for internal and external audits
Comprehensive knowledge of US government service-type cost reimbursable, T&M, and fixed price Acquisition and Assistance management
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex contracts clauses
The ability to communicate effectively with personnel on all levels of the organization
Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate across technical disciplines and non-technical audience required
US citizenship required; TS//SCI w/CI Poly clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled

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