Vice President, Government Services

Phoenix • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

Design and implement organization-wide contracting policies, procedures, and systems that align with federal regulations and corporate strategy. Oversee all divisional contracts to include proposal review, negotiation, execution, amendments, performance monitoring, risk mitigation, and close-out. Involvement in major and complex agreements, including confidentiality, teaming, subcontracting, union negotiations, and legal issues. Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Prepare for and respond to internal/external audits, certifications, reviews, reporting, and regulatory inquiries. Build, mentor, train, and oversee a high-performing contracts and leaders’ team, providing subject matter expertise and professional development. Implement best practices in systems, processes, and team structure to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Maintain strong relationships with government contracting officers, agency officials, regulators, and internal stakeholders. Represent the organization in negotiations, industry events, and forums to support business development goals.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive responsibility in contract administration within defense or federal government contracting environments, including contract management, negotiation, and compliance oversight for substantial contracts
• Knowledge of the Service Contract Act, Department of Labor Wage and Hour guidelines, Human Resource Management, and Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Strong familiarity with FAR, DFARS, and CAS
• Experience in leading teams and working as a senior individual contributor to support major programs and initiatives
• Knowledge of the AbilityOne Federal law
• Knowledge of disability management and awareness
• CMMC knowledge and/or experience
• Ability to understand financial reports to determine the financial success of multiple projects, as well as budgets for future success.
• Responsible for business development to continue the growth of the divisions, while serving the organization’s mission.
• Strong risk management and compliance capabilities
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills: interfacing with the government customer, C-suite executives, and internal cross-functional teams.
• Systems proficiency: experience with contract management software and standard office suites.
• Strong organizational, project planning, and management experience with proven analytical and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD secret-level clearance.
• Must be authorized for coverage under agency insurance if operating an agency vehicle, have a good driving record, a valid driver’s license, and/or the required level of personal auto insurance.
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete a background check, per company requirements.
• Strong organizational

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field preferred, but a Bachelor’s degree with work experience 10+ years of work experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership and Policy Oversight: Design and implement organization-wide contracting policies, procedures, and systems that align with federal regulations and corporate strategy.
• Contract negotiations and management: Oversee all divisional contracts to include proposal review, negotiation, execution, amendments, performance monitoring, risk mitigation, and close-out. Involvement in major and complex agreements, including confidentiality, teaming, subcontracting, union negotiations, and legal issues.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Prepare for and respond to internal/external audits, certifications, reviews, reporting, and regulatory inquiries.
• Team Leadership and Capability Building: Build, mentor, train, and oversee a high-performing contracts and leaders’ team, providing subject matter expertise and professional development. Implement best practices in systems, processes, and team structure to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management: Maintain strong relationships with government contracting officers, agency officials, regulators, and internal stakeholders. Represent the organization in negotiations, industry events, and forums to support business development goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive