Senior Director of Contracting

Signature Performance, Inc.•Omaha, NE

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Director of Contracting will ensure compliance with applicable regulations while driving efficient, scalable contracting processes that support business growth, reduce risk, and enhance operational performance. This role requires strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS and government contracting principles, with an additional understanding of commercial contracting practices. The Senior Director will serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and collaborate closely with Business Development, Legal, Finance, and Operations to enable strong contract outcomes and high client satisfaction. Key responsibilities include leading day-to-day contracting operations across federal, state/local, and commercial business segments, implementing contracting strategies, and ensuring consistent application of policies and best practices. The role involves overseeing federal contracting compliance with FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific requirements, including negotiations, administration, and modifications for federal awards. It also includes overseeing contracting activities for commercial, state, local, and nonprofit clients, supporting standardized terms and conditions, and balancing risk mitigation with business needs. The position requires leading the negotiation of complex contracts, reviewing and approving various agreements, and ensuring proper execution and tracking. Risk management and compliance are critical, involving identifying and mitigating contractual risks, ensuring adherence to laws and regulations, and supporting audit readiness. Process and systems improvement, including driving enhancements in contracting workflows and tools, establishing KPIs, and contributing to digital transformation, are also key. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with Business Development, Legal, and Finance, and leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing contracts team aligned with the company's core values.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Finance, or related field required.
10--12+ years of progressive experience in contract management, including strong federal contracting experience.
3--5+ years of people leadership experience managing contracts or subcontracts teams.
Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS and government contracting practices.
Solid understanding of commercial contracting principles.
Effective negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and risk management.
Ability to balance compliance requirements with business objectives.
Demonstrated leadership and team development capabilities.
Experience in administrative services, professional services, or government services industries preferred.
U.S. Citizenship or naturalized citizenship is required for this position.
All work on all positions at Signature Performance must be completed in the continental United States, Alaska, or Hawaii.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MBA, JD) preferred.
CPCM (Certified Professional Contract Manager)
CFCM (Certified Federal Contracts Manager)
NCMA or equivalent professional certifications

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day contracting operations across federal, state/local, and commercial business segments.
Implement contracting strategies that align with corporate objectives and revenue growth targets.
Ensure consistent application of policies, procedures, and best practices across the contract lifecycle.
Ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and agency-specific requirements.
Oversee contract negotiations, administration, and modifications for federal awards (IDIQs, GWACs, BPAs, task orders).
Review and support development of representations and certifications, subcontracting plans, and audit responses (e.g., DCAA, DCMA).
Oversee contracting activities for commercial, state, local, and nonprofit clients.
Support development and utilization of standardized terms and conditions while accommodating client-specific requirements.
Balance risk mitigation with responsiveness to business needs.
Lead negotiation of complex and high-value contracts with customers, subcontractors, and teaming partners.
Review and approve contracts, subcontracts, NDAs, and teaming agreements.
Ensure contracts are properly executed, documented, and tracked throughout their lifecycle.
Identify and mitigate contractual risks in partnership with Legal and Compliance leadership.
Ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies (labor, data security, procurement standards).
Support audit readiness and internal control initiatives related to contracting.
Drive improvements in contracting processes, workflows, and tools (e.g., CLM systems).
Establish and monitor KPIs related to contract cycle time, compliance, and quality.
Contribute to ongoing digital transformation and automation efforts within the contracts function.
Partner with Business Development on RFP reviews, proposal development, and pricing strategies.
Collaborate with Legal on complex terms, negotiations, and dispute resolution.
Work with Finance on pricing compliance, billing structures, and revenue recognition considerations.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing contracts team aligned to Signature's core values of Courage, Integrity, Passion, and Respect.
Support talent development, workforce planning, and succession readiness.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and customer focus.