Director, Contracts

Antenna Research Associates Inc•Laurel, MD

About The Position

The Director of Contracts is responsible for leading complex contract negotiations, ensuring compliance with government and commercial requirements, and managing the full lifecycle of contract activities. This role provides expert-level support across departments and works closely with legal, finance, and program management to address contract-related risks and ensure business alignment. The Director ensures contract practices follow internal policies and applicable regulations.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in contract administration and compliance
Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, ITAR and other government regulations
Experience in Federal and Commercial Contracting
Must have significant proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Experience managing contracts in a fast-paced environment
Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
Extensive customer interface and negotiation experience
Must have strong attention to detail.
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, contract management or related field required

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree Preferred or Juris Doctorate preferred
Certifications & Licenses: C.P.M. or preferred equivalent

Responsibilities

Oversee contracts (FFP, T&M, IDIQ, Cost Reimbursable) including execution of contract awards and modifications.
Support various types of federal government and commercial contracts such as IDIQ Contracts, and Blanket Purchase Agreements
Manage awarded contracts to ensure timely fulfillment of contract requirements, invoicing, and collection of revenue.
Negotiate to close prime and subcontracting agreements.
Create and execute NDA's, TA's, Subcontracts and MOU’s
Serves as the point of contact for negotiation of Non-Disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, Subcontracts, and other corporate agreements.
Coordinate contract kickoffs (internal & external), contract reviews, internal contract audits, and contract closeout meetings. Interact regularly with finance department, operations, senior management, and customer government contracting personnel.
Assist in developing and updating contract templates, contract policies and procedures.
Review and resolve issues affecting company and contract compliance and ensure satisfaction of legal requirements, company, and customer objectives.
Maintain contractual files in accordance with company policies and procedures and monitor and maintain contract documents for the entire contract lifecycle.
Perform periodic contract audits to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and provide findings to Senior Management
Interpret RFP requirements into clear response matrix.
Support proposal development and submit proposals and RFI responses with appropriate components.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency in contract processes and continuous improvement efforts.