Associate Contracts Director

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated•Camarillo, CA

About The Position

Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins. Job Description Join Teledyne Scientific & Imaging as an Associate Contracts Director! Are you ready to launch your career to the next level? Join our mission-focused team, where we value technical excellence, collaboration, and agility. We’re a powerhouse in R&D innovation, the home of Teledyne’s Central Research Laboratory, and the world’s leading provider of infrared sensors, with over 60 years of tech evolution and customers like NASA, ESA, and the US Department of Defense.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, or related field (MBA, Juris Doctor (JD), and/or Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) preferred) with 12-15 years of experience negotiating and administering complex contracts.
Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and U.S. Government contracting.
Experience supporting classified or highly regulated programs.
Proven ability to partner with senior leadership; excellent analytical, negotiation, and written communication skills in fast‑paced environments.
Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Willingness to travel up to ~10%
U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

MBA
Juris Doctor (JD)
Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM)

Responsibilities

Provide executive oversight and governance for a portfolio of U.S. Government contracts, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, FAR/DFARS requirements, and defined risk tolerance.
Serve as the senior escalation authority for contractual interpretation, compliance posture, and risk decisions, and as the primary interface with U.S. Government contracting officers, primes, and executive‑level customers.
Lead contract strategy for major USG captures, proposals, negotiations, and complex contract vehicles (e.g., cost‑reimbursable, incentive, IDIQ, hybrid).
Direct contractual review and compliance of RFPs/RFQs, proposals, representations and certifications, flow‑downs, pricing strategies, and negotiation documentation in partnership with Finance and Legal.
Ensure compliant contract administration and audit readiness across programs, including issue resolution, claims, disputes, DCAA/DCMA audits, governance, metrics, and records integrity.
Lead, develop, and scale a high‑performing contracts organization through talent development, training, standardization, and best practices in federal contracting and audit compliance.