Director of Contracts

The Swift Group is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe.

We are seeking a Director of Contracts in Reston, VA. This is a hybrid role with 2-3 days per week onsite.

Job Details:

As the Director of Contracts, you will lead all aspects of government contracts management across our product and services portfolios. This role is pivotal to ensuring compliance, managing risk, and enabling growth across programs that support the Department of Defense (DoD), and Intelligence Community (IC) .

• Serve as the senior contracts advisor across the organization, leading cradle-to-grave contract administration
• Support complex government contracts including IDIQs, OTAs, CPFF, FFP, and T&M
• Partner with program, legal, finance, and business development teams to shape contract strategy and execution
• Provide contract guidance on proposals, pricing, negotiations, modifications, and closeouts
• Interface directly with government contracting officers and represent Swift on all contract-related matters
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and agency supplements
• Implement scalable contracts processes that support both emerging products and professional services growth
• Mentor and grow the contracts team as the company scales

Requirements:

• Proven success leading contracts for both services and product-based contracts
• Deep knowledge of FAR/DFARS, CDRLs, IP/data rights, subcontracting, and compliance requirements
• Strong experience supporting proposals and working closely with BD and Capture teams
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance required

Desired Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in federal contracts management, with direct experience supporting DoD and/or IC customers
• Experience in a growth-stage company or startup environment
• NCMA certification (CPCM, CFCM, or equivalent)
• Experience with ITAR and export control regulations

The Swift Group and Subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Pay Range: $49,996.80 - $290,004.00

Pay ranges are a general guideline and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, work experience, education, certifications, Federal Government contract labor categories, and contract wage rates.

At The Swift Group and Subsidiaries, you will receive comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time off benefits.

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