Contracts Director
About The Position
GDIT’s Federal Civilian division is seeking a Sector Contracts Lead to oversee 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, including the FBI, DEA, and OJP. The portfolio includes various U.S. Government contracts, primarily in IT, Health Systems Services and Solutions, and Professional Services. The role leads contracts professionals supporting Sector portfolios and ensures compliance with agency procurement rules, federal contracting requirements, and internal policies. As a strategic partner to Sector leadership, the Director drives business growth, shapes contracts strategy, and helps ensure compliance across critical contracts. The position reports to GDIT’s Vice President of Federal Civilian Contracts. This is a hybrid position based at GDIT’s facility in Falls Church, Virginia. The employee must be comfortable working onsite three days per week and traveling to meetings as needed. Travel is listed as 10–25%.
Requirements
- 10+ years of related contracts administration experience.
- 5+ years of federal contracts experience.
- Bachelor’s degree; alternatively, 14+ years of related contracts administration experience in lieu of a degree.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- 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.
- 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 a U.S. Person.
- Must be comfortable working onsite three days per week and traveling to meetings as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Salesforce, Microsoft SharePoint Online, Oracle E-Business Suite, and AI tools.
Responsibilities
- Oversee, directly and through subordinate managers, contracts administration staff supporting the civilian agency portfolio.
- Ensure contractual compliance with applicable terms and conditions and designated management objectives.
- Advise and counsel leaders on contracts and acquisition requirements, and interpret contractual requirements.
- Negotiate contracts, including price, terms, and conditions, and review subsequent contractual documents for legal sufficiency before execution.
- Serve as an internal point of contact for questions, issues, and problems concerning 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 staff growth and professional development strategies, including succession planning, mentoring, and training programs.
- Foster continuous improvement and collaboration so the team can manage complex contracts and adapt to changing 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 and recommend contract implementation approaches.
- Maintain current knowledge of relevant contractual procedures and practices.
- Participate in special projects as required.
- Build and scale contracts teams, including hiring, coaching, and performance management across geographically dispersed locations.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Competitive pay and paid time off.
- Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
- Dental plan options and a vision plan.
- Flexible work weeks where possible.
- Paid vacation, sick, personal, holiday, parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
- Short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.
- Internal mobility support and an AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
