Contracts Director

Responsibilities

• Lead Contract Administration
• Direct all phases of the contract lifecycle, from pre-award support through contract closeout.
• Serve as the primary contractual point of contact for government stakeholders and internal leadership.
• Administer contract modifications, change orders, claims, and contract renewals.
• Ensure contract execution aligns with customer requirements, business objectives, and regulatory standards.
• Manage Contract Performance
• Monitor contractor performance against contractual requirements, schedules, and key performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with work specifications, quality standards, environmental requirements, and safety regulations.
• Develop corrective action plans and drive continuous performance improvements.
• Financial Oversight
• Manage contract budgets, funding allocations, invoicing, and financial reporting.
• Perform cost and price analyses to support sound financial decision-making.
• Track contract expenditures and ensure fiscal accountability throughout contract execution.
• Lead Subcontractor Management
• Oversee subcontractor performance, compliance, and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate subcontractor activities to ensure seamless integration with overall program execution.
• Evaluate subcontractor performance and resolve contract-related issues.
• Build Strategic Government Relationships
• Serve as the primary liaison with NAVSUP FLC Yokosuka Site Singapore, COMLOG WESTPAC, Ship Repair Facility leadership, and other government representatives.
• Foster collaborative relationships that support mission readiness and successful contract execution.
• Facilitate effective communication between government customers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Contract Negotiation & Risk Management
• Lead negotiations involving contract modifications, pricing adjustments, and scope changes.
• Resolve contractual issues quickly to minimize operational impacts.
• Identify contractual, operational, and financial risks while developing effective mitigation strategies.
• Reporting & Documentation
• Maintain accurate contract records and documentation.
• Prepare executive reports detailing contract performance, financial status, compliance, and risk assessments.
• Ensure complete documentation supporting audits, reviews, and contract administration requirements.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of government contract management experience.
• Extensive experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) and/or U.S. Navy contracts.
• Proven success managing complex Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) and Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contracts.
• Experience leading large, performance-based service contracts.
• Maritime, ship repair, naval maintenance, or defense industry experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Expert knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and U.S. Government procurement practices.
• Strong contract negotiation and dispute resolution capabilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Outstanding organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience using contract management systems and reporting tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

Security Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.