Director of Contracts

Voyager Technologies, Inc. • Denver, CO

15d • $150,000 - $225,000

About The Position

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.
Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies
The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart.
You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality.
If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager.
Job Summary:
The successful candidate’s attributes should include but are not limited to direct supervisory responsibilities, strong experience with FAR/DFARS/Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) terms and conditions risk assessment and negotiations, understanding the implications of international and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contracting, working knowledge of Offsets and Industrial Participation, experience in intellectual property issues and USG data rights, strong business acumen, excellent communication skills, subject matter expertise in contracting, and be able to provide contractual and business guidance to the Program Management Leadership
Experience with managing Government contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
Provide strategic advice and guidance on numerous contractual rights/obligations, regulations, and policy/procedure to mitigate risks and unauthorized changes
Partner with Finance leadership to ensure financial targets are met by securing contract awards, negotiating contract payment terms, and working closely with the customer to ensure on-time payment
Develop and Implement contract strategies consistent with Voyager strategic imperatives.
Partners with business divisions and functional organizations to ensure contracting activities are vetted across multiple stakeholders including Legal, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Controller, and Compliance functions
Ensure each contract and proposal action is reviewed and approved consistently with the Delegation of Authority and that all documentation is complete per command media/policy.
Develop, support, and maintain customer relationships to ensure positive and constructive interactions.
The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).
• You have 10-15 years of experience in a highly dynamic role in a technology, defense, or aerospace company
• Proactive communication and polished interpersonal abilities, with a focus on customer service.
• You are highly analytical and love solving complex, cross-functional problems in a people’s centric way
• You are both high ownership and low ego, approaching everything with strong outcome orientation and high humility
• You are Incredibly detail oriented and data-driven
• You are an incredibly fast learner
• You are insatiably curious
• You are tactical
• You are passionate about technology and efficiency
• You are highly operational

Responsibilities

• Assist in proposal preparation and contract negotiations
• Assessment of terms and conditions to ensure the corporation is protected from unusual risk while sustaining or improving the future financial goals
• Representing and providing recommendations to executive leadership aligned with Voyager strategy
• Coordinate and drive to resolution key business issues with legal, risk management, and corporate contracts
• Contract closeouts and interface with Supply Chain leadership to ensure relevant contracting requirements are communicated and incorporated.
• Experience in the development of proposals, proposal cost structure, performance requirements, delivery schedules, and negotiations
• Experience leading direct reports
• Demonstrated ability to shape results in support of objectives, including ability to communicate and influence executive leadership
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with complex customers

Benefits

• Voyager offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package, retirement savings, wellness program, and various other benefits.
• When you join our team, you’re not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed