Contracts Director

Contracts DirectorDrive Mission Impact. Shape Strategic Direction. Lead with Purpose. Are you ready to guide the strategic direction of a business that supports some of the nation's most critical intelligence missions? As a Contracts Director at GDIT, you will be at the center of mission success, empowering government partners, enabling operational excellence, and accelerating your own career growth in Contract Management. Make a Difference That Matters In this role, you will lead a high-performing team of contract professionals within the National Intelligence Sector of our Intelligence and Homeland Security Division. Your expertise will directly support the intelligence community's most important initiatives, ensuring every contract strengthens mission outcomes and aligns with strategic organizational goals.What You'll Lead and DeliverProvide executive oversight of the full contracts administration function for the National Intelligence Sector, empowering, mentoring, and developing a team of contracts professionals.Accelerate business growth through strategic customer engagement, opportunity shaping, proposal leadership, and the execution of complex contract negotiations.Protect mission and business interests by driving rigorous due diligence across all contractual documents and maintaining a disciplined change-control process to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.Serve as a trusted strategic partner to internal stakeholders and cross-functional leaders, offering expert guidance, resolving contract challenges, and strengthening decision-making.Champion internal compliance by aligning contract performance, processes, and outcomes with management objectives, federal regulations, and agency-specific requirements.Required Qualifications:Education: Bachelor's degreeExperience: 10+ years of Contracts Administration and Leadership experienceTechnical skills:Advanced Knowledge of various contract types, relevant laws, regulations, terms, conditions, and policies governing assigned contracts including the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Intel agency acquisition manualsExpert in complex terms and conditions negotiationsExperience with CSOs/OTAs/CRADAs preferredStrong ability to mentor, develop talent, and lead team training initiativesSecurity Clearance: Must have an active TS/SCI with PolygraphLocation: This is a hybrid position working at our GDIT facility in Herndon, VA. Must be comfortable working onsite a minimum of (3) days a week and traveling to meetings as needed.US citizenship requiredGDIT IS YOUR PLACE At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunitiesSupport: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goalsRewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time offCommunity: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace