Director of Contracts

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🦀 Maryland – Remote

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🦀 Maryland – Remote ⚔️ Virginia – Remote ☕ Washington – Remote

💵 $195k - $215k / year

⏰ Full Time

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👔 Director

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Significance

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Government • Consulting • Enterprise

Significance is a woman-owned small business founded in 2014, specializing in providing impactful mission-focused solutions for government clients. The company offers expertise in areas such as Data Management, Analytics, and Robotic Process Automation (RPA); Business Systems Modernization; Emerging Technologies; Financial Management & Audit Support; and Real Property & Asset Management. Significance prides itself on its relationship-focused, expert, solutions-driven approach, emphasizing honesty, transparency, and integrity. The company is also recognized for its G-STEP program, which aims to empower government staff through technology and analytics. The firm is committed to filling critical knowledge and resource gaps for their clients while promoting collaboration and innovation.

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2014

🏛️ Government

🏢 Enterprise

📋 Description

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Contracts organization, including succession planning and advancement pathways. • Establish and own the corporate Contracts governance framework, ensuring consistent, scalable and compliant contracting practices across all programs. • Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO, COO, CFO, BD Leadership and Program Management on regulatory requirements, contractual risk, pricing strategies and competitive positioning. • Provide leadership across the company’s M&A activities from initial evaluation through deal execution to post-deal integration activities. • Provide leadership and oversight for M&A and JV activities, including due diligence, risk assessment, novation strategies, and post integration planning. • Represent the company in discussions with senior government officials, industry associations, and contracting partners to influence acquisition strategies and regulatory interpretations. • Oversee the full contract lifecycle—from proposal development and negotiation through award, administration, modification, and closeout—for both prime contracts and subcontracts. • Negotiate and review a variety of agreements, including NDAs, teaming agreements, subcontracts, and complex government contracts. • Support proposal development and pricing activities to ensure terms and conditions are compliant, competitive, and aligned with company strategy. • Ensure timely and accurate contract deliverables, funding management, and documentation in coordination with Program Management and Finance. • Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and other agency-specific regulations, as well as company policies and ethical standards. • Develop internal controls and audit processes to maintain readiness for government audits and reviews (e.g., DCMA, DCAA, Inspector General). • Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual and regulatory risks across multiple agencies and contract types (CPFF, FFP, T&M, IDIQ, GWAC, BPA, etc.). • Manage and support responses to customer data calls, audits, and corrective action plans as needed. • Partner with Legal to manage litigation support, intellectual property considerations, contract disputes, and resolution strategies. • Collaborate with Finance to align contract structures with margin targets, indirect rates, cash-flow considerations, and revenue forecasting. • Work with BD, Capture, and PM teams to ensure contracting strategies support business growth, client satisfaction, and mission success. • Provide executive-level insight for annual operating plans, corporate budgeting, and strategic initiatives involving contract strategy or risk exposure. • Enhance contract management systems and processes to improve efficiency, visibility, and compliance. • Develop and deliver corporate training programs on FAR/DFARS, subcontracting, audit readiness and contract management best practices. • Establish and monitor KPIs for contract performance, timeliness, and accuracy. • Stay current on federal acquisition trends, regulatory updates, and policy changes affecting both defense and civilian contracting.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, Legal Studies, or related field required. • Master’s degree or Juris Doctor (JD) preferred. • NCMA certification (CPCM, CFCM,or CCCM) strongly preferred. • 15+ years of progressive experience in federal contract management, including at least 8 years leading contracts teams. • Prior M&A transactions and JV experience. • Experience briefing executive leadership on contract strategy, risk exposure and compliance. • Demonstrated experience managing complex contracts across both DoD and civilian agencies. • Proven success leading teams and managing relationships with contracting officers and government stakeholders. • In-depth knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific supplements. • Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks, and to prioritize tasks, in a fast-paced environment. • Experience supporting proposals, negotiations, and administration of multiple contract types (CPFF, FFP, T&M, IDIQ, etc.)

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive and generous benefits package