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 #J-18808-Ljbffr