Senior Director, Contracts Compliance & Operations

Amentum•Reston, VA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents. The Senior Director, Contract Compliance & Operations is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing and advancing the organization’s contract compliance program and related operational functions. This role ensures the company’s adherence to federal, state, and local government contracting regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS), as well as commercial contracting requirements, through implementation of internal policies, scalable frameworks, and industry best practices. This role provides strategic oversight of contract management systems, training programs, and compliance-related operational processes to support regulatory compliance and operational effectiveness. The Senior Director will lead initiatives to strengthen processes, enhance operational efficiency, and support alignment with evolving regulatory requirements and business priorities. US Citizenship is required.

Requirements

Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
Proven track record of developing and implementing compliance frameworks in a dynamic, high-growth environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Government Contracting and Acquisition, or related field (Master’s or JD preferred).
Typically 18+ years of progressive experience in government contracting, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Or 15+ years with a Masters degree.
Deep knowledge of federal government regulations (FAR/DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and audit practices.
US Citizenship is required to apply.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a publicly traded government services company with an international business portfolio.
Certifications such as CPCM, CFCM, or PMP.
Familiarity with DCAA/DCMA expectations and audit engagements.

Responsibilities

Contract Compliance Oversight Develop, implement, and continuously improve corporate policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with federal government contracting regulations (FAR/DFARS and agency supplements) and commercial contracting requirements.
Conduct risk assessments and compliance reviews; lead audit activities and monitor corrective actions to strengthen the contracts compliance program.
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure unified compliance practices across the organization that align with business objectives and regulatory expectations.
Oversee internal and external audit responses and compliance reporting for the Contracts function.
Training & Systems Management Design and implement company-wide training programs on contract compliance, regulatory requirements, and effective contract negotiation practices.
Ensure appropriate tools, systems, and technologies are in place to support compliance tracking, reporting, and training.
Partner with IT and operational leads to drive system automation, improve data visibility, and enhance compliance reporting capabilities.
Leadership & Strategy Establish and maintain enterprise governance frameworks to ensure consistent application of contract compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls across the organization.
Lead and mentor a cross-functional compliance and operations team.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on compliance risk, policy, and program enhancements.
Monitor emerging regulatory and industry trends and translate them into actionable business guidance.
Support due diligence and integration activities for acquisitions from a contracts compliance perspective.