Director of Contracts
Direct Hire Opportunity | Columbia, Maryland
Salary Range: $139,242 - $190,000
Take your contracts leadership expertise to the next level with a high-impact role supporting complex government, commercial, and international programs. We are seeking an experienced Director of Contracts to lead contract strategy, compliance, negotiations, and operational excellence for a dynamic organization.
The Director of Contracts provides executive-level leadership for the Contracts Department, guiding contract administration 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 international agreements.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop Contracts Department personnel, processes, policies, and objectives.
- 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.
- Manage various contract types, including FFP, CPFF, CPIF, CPAF, CR, and T&M.
- Partner with program management, legal, subcontract, security, and executive leadership teams.
- Maintain contract file integrity, reporting tools, and traceability for compliance reviews.
- Hire, mentor, and evaluate contracts team members while managing departmental priorities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Contracts Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- 15+ years of contract management experience supporting government, commercial, and international contracts.
- 5+ years of contract leadership or supervisory experience.
- Strong knowledge of defense contracting, FMS processes, GSA OASIS, and government compliance standards.
Benefits:
Benefits vary by client and are confirmed at the time of offer. Example offerings may include:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life and disability insurance options
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Paid time off to support work-life balance
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