Senior Director of Contracts

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the full contracts management life cycle of contracts with the federal government, prime contractors, or other customers.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing contracts and subcontracts team.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, establish priorities, manage workloads, and support the professional growth and performance of contracts personnel.
• Establish and maintain effective contract compliance programs, internal controls, and governance frameworks across supported business lines.
• Provide guidance and training to program, technical, and functional teams on contract terms, FAR/DFARS requirements, compliance, subcontractor flowdowns, and contractual obligations.
• Supervise staff to provide adequate training and guidance, coordinate workloads, priorities, and schedules, and ensure the timely and effective completion of work.
• Monitor staff performance and support employee development.
• Advise on complex solicitation requirements, pricing and subcontracting strategies, organizational conflicts of interest, intellectual property and data rights, Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS), CMMC and cybersecurity requirements, export controls (ITAR/EAR), and small business subcontracting requirements.
• Participate in capture strategy discussions, proposal reviews, and pursuit activities.
• Interpret contract terms and conditions and provide strategic guidance to internal stakeholders on contractual matters, risk mitigation, and business objectives.
• Ensure the timely and accurate processing and submission of contracts reports and deliverables.
• Serve as a primary interface between Amentum and the Government Contracting Officers and other Customers for complex contractual, operational, or financial management issues and help develop and implement timely and actionable solutions.
• Support ongoing integration efforts to include reviewing policies and procedures, training staff, fostering collaborative relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, and identifying areas for improvement and efficiency.
• Ensure standard contracts practices are utilized across the organization with a focus on continuous process improvement.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training and experience in lieu of the degree.
• 15 or more years of progressive government contract administration experience (additional education may be substituted for experience).
• In-depth knowledge of NASA and DoD acquisition regulations and government contracting compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of all government contract types to include Cost Plus, Cost Plus LOE, Time and Materials (T&M), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and Firm Fixed Price Level of Effort (FFP LOE).
• Experience analyzing, formulating, and negotiating all types of contracts documents, including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Teaming Agreements (TAs), Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) Mitigation Plans, and Change Proposals.
• Works closely with Legal to prepare and effectively resolve Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REAs), claims, and all other complex matters.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills, including the ability to interact with all levels of staff, from administrators to executive leadership.
• Strong analytical, communication, team building, leadership, and presentation skills and ability to remain organized with strong attention to detail as well as time management.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Compensation Details

$195,000 - $225,000 base salary.

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retail benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Retirement benefits
• Education reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance