Director of Contracts and Risk Management

Relyant Global•Maryville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

RELYANT Global is seeking an experienced Director of Contracts & Risk Management to lead federal contracts, compliance, risk management, and strategic initiatives. This senior leadership role requires both executive-level decision-making and hands-on execution across the full contract lifecycle, including contract administration, negotiations, subcontract management, compliance, cybersecurity obligations, and risk mitigation. Working closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams, the Director serves as the company's principal contractual authority, supports enterprise growth and operational excellence, and holds delegated signature authority for designated contractual actions.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of progressive federal contracts experience managing prime contracts and subcontracts throughout the full contract lifecycle.
Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
Strong knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), federal procurement regulations, and contract administration from pre-award through closeout.
Demonstrated experience negotiating complex federal contracts and commercial agreements, drafting contractual correspondence, claims, and related documentation.
Experience managing complex contract portfolios and supporting active federal programs.
Ability to advise executive leadership and collaborate effectively with Legal, Operations, Finance, Procurement, Security, Cybersecurity, and Information Technology.
Working knowledge of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), federal cybersecurity requirements, and subcontract flowdown requirements.
Strong analytical, negotiation, organizational, communication, and risk management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance and travel up to 20%.

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications such as CPCM, CFCM, CCCM, PMP, or comparable credentials in contracts, procurement, compliance, cybersecurity, governance, legal, or risk management are a plus.
Experience supporting U.S. Government agencies such as the Department of Defense, Department of State, FEMA, GSA, DHS, USACE, NAVFAC, Air Force, or similar agencies is preferred.
Experience with IDIQ, task order, cost-reimbursement, fixed-price, and time-and-materials contracts, overseas performance, classified contracts, CUI environments, or complex subcontracting structures is preferred.
Experience supporting global logistics, construction, contingency operations, facility support, environmental services, mission support, strategic partnerships, or acquisitions is desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead the negotiation, administration, and oversight of federal prime contracts, task orders, subcontracts, and related agreements throughout the full contract lifecycle-from solicitation and proposal support through award, performance, modifications, claims, closeout, and records retention.
Review solicitations, awards, modifications, and customer direction to identify contractual requirements, risks, compliance obligations, and operational impacts while ensuring alignment with proposal commitments.
Lead post-award implementation, assign contractual obligations, and advise project teams on contract interpretation, changes, performance issues, and preservation of contractual rights.
Negotiate and administer subcontracts and partner agreements while managing relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and strategic partners.
Ensure compliant flowdowns, cybersecurity, security, quality, and contractual requirements while supporting Procurement through subcontract award, administration, disputes, and closeout.
Identify and mitigate contractual, financial, operational, regulatory, security, and cybersecurity risks.
Advise Executive Leadership on contract strategy, liability, funding, performance, and other contractual matters to protect company interests and support business growth.
Maintain contract management systems, records, compliance calendars, and reporting tools.
Monitor contractual deliverables, funding, reporting requirements, option dates, security obligations, and closeout activities while ensuring accurate documentation and accountability.
Prepare contractual correspondence, RFIs, REAs, claims, modifications, and dispute documentation.
Coordinate with legal counsel on contract interpretation, investigations, disputes, litigation support, and claims resolution.
Serve as the contractual liaison with Finance to ensure accurate contract setup, funding, billing, revenue recognition, and financial compliance.
Review CLIN structures, periods of performance, funding actions, and contractual financial requirements.
Maintain contract templates, clause libraries, policies, and procedures while ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, DOSAR, SBA, and other federal requirements.
Administer the Small Business Program, including subcontracting plans, eSRS reporting, supplier diversity, mentor-protégé activities, and audit support.
Support CMMC and federal cybersecurity compliance by managing contractual requirements for CUI, FCI, safeguarding, incident reporting, subcontractor flowdowns, and classified contracts.
Coordinate with Cybersecurity, IT, Security, Procurement, Legal, and the Facility Security Officer to support audits, assessments, and security compliance.
Lead contractual support for strategic initiatives, partnerships, acquisitions, organizational changes, and new business opportunities.
Develop governance documents, agreements, policies, implementation plans, and enterprise risk controls while collaborating with executive leadership and subject matter experts.