Director of Contracts – Electromagnetic Defensive Solutions

Role Overview

• Direct the administration of assigned contracts including negotiating, preparing, reviewing, approving, and terminating contractual documents to ensure protection of company's contractual posture.
• Direct proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements and customer specifications.
• Identify high level legal or contractual issues, lead the development of solutions and provide guidance to management on resolving highly complex issues while ensuring the contract administration process supports the objectives of the program areas.
• Ensure the company's proprietary interests are protected and that company policy is followed for processes such as, but not limited to, the review chain for reports, papers and articles.
• Direct the review of agreements and evaluate documentation and authorization forms to identify problematic provisions and determine if the minimum requirements are met.
• Advise management of contractual rights, issues, and obligations and provide interpretation of terms and conditions.
• Coordinate review of solicitations and assist in drafting proposals to ensure customer objectives are satisfied and company interests are protected.
• Act as primary contact for contracts activities and issues. Represent the company with senior level customers, potential customers and government representatives.
• Consult with management in the development of new business or expansion of existing business opportunities.
• Remain current on commercial/government/international laws, regulations and practices affecting contracts and related agreements.
• Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Law, or Related Field
• At least 13 years’ progressively complex experience in contracts and contracts processes
• At least 10 years’ experience in people management
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Demonstrates detailed and extensive technical expertise and application of government/commercial/international contract administration principles, concepts, and practices as well as comprehensive contract management and leadership skills.
• Must have a thorough understanding of applicable laws and regulations including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and FAR supplements.
• Must possess the ability to resolve unusually complex management and technical problems while serving as spokesperson on assigned projects and/or programs.
• Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives.

Benefits

• employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• EAP and Educational Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave)
• 12 Paid Holidays