Contracts Director
About The Position
GDIT’s Federal Civilian division is seeking a Sector Contracts Lead to oversee contracts for a portfolio of civilian agencies, including the Department of State, NOAA, U.S. Courts, the Department of the Treasury and IRS, FDIC and other financial agencies, EPA, NASA, and the Department of Justice and its components. The portfolio includes various U.S. Government contracts, primarily in IT, Health Systems Services and Solutions, and Professional Services. The Contracts Director leads contract professionals and, directly and through subordinate managers, oversees contracts administration staff supporting the civilian agency portfolio. The position is a strategic partner to Sector leadership, supporting business growth and compliance across critical Sector contracts. It reports to GDIT’s Vice President of Federal Civilian Contracts and offers the opportunity to shape contracts strategy and lead a team supporting mission-critical federal programs.
Requirements
- 10 or more years of related contracts administration experience.
- 5 or more years of federal contracts experience.
- Bachelor’s degree, or 14 or more years of related contracts administration experience in lieu of a degree.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, and advanced analytical, critical-thinking, and negotiation abilities.
- Proven experience leading successful geographically dispersed teams.
- Experience identifying risks in contract terms and conditions and facilitating risk mitigation.
- Extensive experience with various contract types.
- Experience building and scaling contracts teams, including hiring, coaching, and performance management across geographically dispersed locations.
- Advanced knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and customer agency supplements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience negotiating contract terms.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Must be comfortable working onsite three days a week and traveling to meetings as needed.
- U.S. persons required.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Salesforce, Microsoft SharePoint Online, Oracle E-Business Suite, and AI tools.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the work of contracts administration staff supporting the civilian agency portfolio, directly and through subordinate managers.
- Ensure internal contractual compliance with relevant terms and conditions and designated management objectives.
- Advise and counsel leaders on contract interpretation and acquisition requirements.
- Negotiate contracts, including price, terms, and conditions, and review subsequent contractual documents for legal sufficiency before execution.
- Serve as the point of contact for internal departments on questions, issues, and problems related to Sector contracts.
- Review requests for proposals and participate in proposal color reviews, providing input on pricing and scheduling strategies, requirements coordination, and proposal risk assessments.
- Develop and implement staff growth and professional development strategies, including succession planning, mentoring, and training.
- Foster continuous improvement and collaboration so the team can manage complex contracts and adapt to evolving federal acquisition requirements.
- Engage agency contracting executive counterparts to develop and cultivate relationships.
- Review and approve solicited and unsolicited proposals for submission to customers.
- Review and negotiate pre-award and post-award agreements.
- Interpret contractual work requirements and obligations.
- Make recommendations regarding contract implementation.
- Maintain current knowledge of relevant contractual procedures and practices.
- Participate in special projects as required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Competitive pay.
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
- Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
- Dental and vision plans.
- Disability, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.
- Full flex work weeks where possible.
- AI-powered career tool identifying career steps and learning opportunities.
- Internal mobility team focused on helping employees achieve career goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
