Director, Contracts (6316)

MetroStar•Reston, VA

About The Position

At MetroStar, contracts aren’t just about compliance, they’re our strategic advantage. We’re looking for a Director, Contracts who is excited to lead, grow, and scale a high-performing team while serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership. This role reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer and sits at the intersection of strategy, execution, and people leadership. You’ll define the long-term vision for Contracts, roll up your sleeves to lead complex negotiations when it matters most, and mentor a team that supports critical government missions across defense, civilian, and intel agencies. If you’re a collaborative, hands-on leader who enjoys balancing big-picture strategy with day-to-day impact, this is a role where you can truly make a difference.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field
10+ years of Federal Government contracting experience with expert knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and agency regulations
5+ years of supervisory or people leadership experience
Experience supporting Federal agencies (e.g., DoD, DHS, DOS), including alternative acquisition approaches such as CSOs, SBIRs, and OTAs
Proven ability to balance strategic priorities with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and lead through influence
Active Secret clearance (or ability to obtain one)
Ability to travel as needed for client engagements, training, and business needs

Nice To Haves

NCMA certifications (CPCM, CFCM, or similar)
Legal background or Juris Doctor (JD), or significant experience partnering with Legal on complex government contracts and risk mitigation

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, shaping enterprise-wide contracts and procurement strategies aligned with MetroStar’s growth objectives
Define and execute the long-term vision for the Contracts & Procurement function, ensuring scalability, compliance, and continuous improvement
Provide front-end strategic assessment of business pursuits to support informed bid/no-bid and contract acquisition decisions
Balance risk, compliance, and business agility to enable successful program delivery and customer outcomes
Operate as a hands-on, player–coach, personally leading complex, high-risk, or high-visibility contract negotiations
Provide cradle-to-grave contract management for Federal contracts, including FFP, CPFF, LH, T&M, IDIQs, and task orders
Negotiate prime contracts, subcontracts, modifications, amendments, and extensions within approved boundaries
Interpret, analyze, and communicate RFQs/RFPs, FAR, DFARS, agency regulations, flow-downs, and contract terms across the organization
Lead, mentor, and develop the contracts and subcontracts team, fostering a culture of accountability, trust, and continuous improvement
Establish clear expectations, performance goals, and career development plans for team members
Build a strong leadership bench and succession pipeline within the Contracts & Procurement organization
Provide guidance and escalation support to the team on complex contractual issues
Identify, assess, document, and mitigate contractual risk in partnership with Legal, Finance, and executive leadership
Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, agency regulations, and internal policies across all contracts and procurements
Implement and maintain standard contract practices and governance frameworks across the organization
Support DCMA-approved purchasing systems and Contractor Procurement System Reviews (CPSR)
Oversee contract lifecycle management processes and systems, including contract repositories, reporting, and tracking mechanisms
Manage and support government portals and systems (e.g., GSA eBuy/eLibrary, SAM.gov, PIEE, CHESS, SeaPort)
Develop and maintain reports, metrics, and dashboards to measure contract performance, risk, and efficiency
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline contract administration and procurement processes
Support proposal development by authoring and reviewing compliant administrative, business, and cost/price proposal volumes
Partner with capture and proposal teams to analyze solicitation requirements and develop competitive contractual strategies
Lead contract closeout activities, including preparation and submission of final documentation and vouchers