Director of Contracts

Nou Systems•Huntsville, AL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

nou Systems, Inc. (nSI), a 100% employee-owned technology company, is hiring a Director of Contracts to join its Business Operations Team in Huntsville, Alabama. The role provides strategic leadership and oversight of the contracts department, ensuring effective contract administration, regulatory compliance, and alignment with company objectives. The Director will lead and mentor contracts staff; oversee company contract and subcontract preparation, negotiation, and acceptance; and advise executives and program managers on contractual rights, obligations, and risks. The position supports mission-critical work across markets including missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, biotechnology, and space control.

Requirements

Advanced degree in Business Administration, Contracts and Acquisition Management, or a related field and at least 6 years of relevant experience; OR a bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience; OR 14 years of experience in government contracting.
Current Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), or Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM) certification.
At least 5 years of experience managing and leading a contracts team.

Nice To Haves

Extensive knowledge of corporate, commercial, and government contract law, including experience managing multiple prime contracts and subcontracts.
Demonstrated experience developing and/or implementing plans toward achieving a government-approved purchasing system through a Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and willingness to learn integrated workflow and task management systems such as ServiceNow and CRM platforms such as Unanet CRM.
Strong organizational and leadership skills, including ability to plan, multitask, establish priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively with executive leadership and internal teams.
Experience with Intellectual Property, Government Property Management, and Quality Management standards, including ISO 9001, AS9100, and CMMI.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the contracts department, ensuring effective contract administration, regulatory compliance, and alignment with company objectives.
Provide guidance, leadership, and mentorship to contracts department staff.
Oversee preparation, negotiation, and acceptance of company contracts and subcontracts, including IDIQ, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Cost-Plus, Time and Materials (T&M), and commercial agreements.
Review and approve contractual documents for alignment with company interests, customer requirements, internal policies, and government regulations.
Develop and implement internal terms and conditions, policies, and procedures to promote operational efficiency and compliance with FAR, DFARS, DCMA, and other applicable requirements.
Lead government contract audits, reviews, and assessments to ensure organizational compliance.
Oversee company policies and procedures related to Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI), Intellectual Property (IP), Contract Administration, Purchasing, and Government Property.
Advise executive management and program managers on contractual rights, obligations, and risks, including interpretation of contract terms and recommended modifications.
Maintain current knowledge of developments and changes in government contracting laws, regulations, and industry practices.