Sr. Director of Contracts - Huntsville, AL

Davidson Technologies•Huntsville, AL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Davidson is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sr. Director of Contracts to lead our contract operations team based in Huntsville, AL. This individual will be a strategic leader responsible for ensuring successful navigation of the complex landscape of federal government contracting. The Sr. Director will play a critical role in protecting Davidson's interests, maximizing revenue opportunities, fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders, and driving consistent execution across all contractual actions.

Requirements

10 to 15+ years of progressive experience in federal government contracting, including demonstrated success in leading teams and managing complex contractual actions.
Minimum 4 years of supervisory experience required.
A Bachelor's degree in Acquisition and Contract Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related business field.
Effective leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and talent for accuracy and precision.
Deep understanding of contracts, contract governance, contractual language, contract types, and the contract lifecycle.
Critical thinking skills and the ability to research and understand legal and financial implications.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Must be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

MBA or Juris Doctorate is preferred.
Working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide vision, direction, and mentorship to a team of contract administrators and negotiators, including performance management, professional development, and workload balancing.
Lead all aspects of proposal and contract review to guarantee strict adherence to complex federal procurement regulations (FAR/DFARS).
Proactively identify potential compliance issues and implement corrective actions.
Oversee contracts through their entire lifecycle, from acquisition and performance to closeout, ensuring conformance to legal, governmental, and corporate regulations.
Thoroughly analyze contracts for financial, legal, and operational risks before execution.
Develop and implement strategies to mitigate these risks, protecting Davidson's financial stability and reputation.
Lead the identification, execution, and management of contract risk.
Serve as the central point of contact for all contract-related matters, partnering closely with Business Development, Program Management, Finance, and Legal teams throughout the entire lifecycle - from proposal development to closeout.
Provide guidance on contract strategies, terms & conditions, and risk assessment.
Interface effectively with program and functional organization directors in the execution of contracts.
Lead complex negotiations with government customers and subcontractors to secure favorable contract terms that align with Davidson's strategic objectives.
Drive contracts to successful award while ensuring profitability and minimizing liabilities.
Conduct proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and administration of all domestic and international contracts.
Manage the preparation of RFPs for distribution to subcontractors and support cost proposal negotiations.
Review and execute non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and teaming agreements (TAs).
Prepare and present management reports and analysis as needed.
Support the development and/or enhancement of corporate processes related to contracts.
Review RFQ/RFPs for a comprehensive understanding of the Federal Government acquisition and proposal process.