Sr. Director Contract Administration
Based in the United StatesContractDirector
Salary$200,000 to $225,000 USD
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Job Details
- Experience
- Minimum of 12 years of contract administration experience within a federal government contractor or government agency environment; at least 10 years of leadership experience.
- Required Skills
- NegotiationRisk Management
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Contract Management, Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related discipline.
- Master's degree or other advanced education in a related field is preferred.
- Minimum of 12 years of contract administration experience within a federal government contractor or government agency environment.
- At least 10 years of leadership experience building, managing, and developing contract administration organizations.
- Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) or Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) certification issued by the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) is required.
- Extensive knowledge of FAR, DFARS, federal acquisition regulations, procurement integrity requirements, ethics, and government property regulations.
- Proven expertise in federal contract negotiations, modifications, contract interpretation, claims, REAs, and dispute resolution.
- Strong executive communication, negotiation, strategic thinking, leadership, and relationship management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Deltek Costpoint.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Government site access as required.
- Willingness to travel up to 10% as business needs require.
Responsibilities
- Lead the administration of complex federal contracts, including IDIQs, GWACs, BPAs, task orders, teaming agreements, and other contractual vehicles from award through closeout.
- Develop and execute enterprise-wide contract administration strategies that support operational excellence, compliance, business growth, and effective risk management.
- Serve as the primary liaison with Government contracting officials for negotiations, contract modifications, claims, disputes, Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REAs), funding matters, and other contractual issues.
- Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, agency-specific regulations, contractual obligations, and internal policies while supporting audits and regulatory reviews.
- Partner closely with Legal, Compliance, Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, Program Management, Security, and Operations teams to provide contractual guidance across all phases of the contract lifecycle.
- Evaluate contractual risks, advise executive leadership on strategic business decisions, and provide recommendations regarding pricing, terms and conditions, funding, and contractual obligations.
- Establish and continuously improve contract administration policies, procedures, controls, reporting, and best practices to drive consistency and operational efficiency.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing contracts team by fostering professional growth, accountability, and strong performance.
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with Government customers, Contracting Officers, Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs), Administrative Contracting Officers (ACOs), and other key stakeholders.
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