Director of Contracts

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