Director of Contracts

Altamira Technologies Corporation has a long and successful history providing innovative solutions throughout the U.S. National Security community. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Altamira serves the defense, intelligence and homeland security communities by focusing on creating innovative solutions leveraging common standards in architecture, data and security.

Altamira believes that our people and the culture of our company differentiate us from other companies.
We focus on recruiting talented, self-motivated employees that strive to find a way to get things done.
Altamira has an open position for a highly qualified and talented Director of Contracts, with proven record and performance in the U.S. Government contracting role at our McLean or Warrenton, Virginia, location.

Responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Government and Commercial contracts management, throughout the contract lifecycle, including:
• Negotiation of various contractual agreements and instruments with customers, teaming partners and vendors, such as prime contracts, subcontract agreements, pricing, Teaming Agreements and Nondisclosure Agreements,
• Leading the proposal cost volume preparation, compliance, rate negotiations, profitability analyses, risk mitigation, subcontract management, purchasing, and contract closeouts,
• Supporting proposal preparations in response to government solicitations, such as IDIQs, Task Orders, BAAs, GSA Schedules, etc.
• Support audits of Company systems, processes, and schedules, as required,
• Work closely with Program Management and Operations, Business Development & Capture teams, Proposal teams, Finance and Accounting and other functions to achieve the desired results

Required skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree is required; Master's degree and/or professional certification is preferred
• At least 10 years of experience in government contracts management, subcontracts management and pricing; at least 5 years of supervisory experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Clearance; existing clearance is highly desirable

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Results driven, proven track record of successfully managing priorities and contractual matters, building and mentoring a team of high performers
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of tools (SharePoint, Word, Excel, MS Project, Outlook)
• Self-starter with ability to work independently
• High energy, enthusiasm, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment across all the organizations in the Company

Other desired skills:

• General knowledge of Deltek software
• Knowledge and prior use of Costpoint, GovWin, is helpful in this position, but not required

Altamira is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.