Peraton · 14 hours ago
Director, Contracts Administration
Reston, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$146K/yr - $234K/yr
16+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking a Sector Contracts Director who will manage the contracts function, ensuring compliance and optimal performance while leading a team of contract professionals.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manages and provides leadership of the Sector contracts function for contract negotiation, analysis, and administration; guidance and oversight of proposal preparation; and customer engagement related to contract acquisition and fulfillment in order to achieve company annual operating plan
Advising and assisting the negotiation of subcontracts, teaming, and non-disclosure agreements
Ensures that Sector contracts achieve optimal operational and financial performance by adhering to contract policies, procedures, methods, operating practices, and working in partnership with the business leaders to drive performance standards for contractual programs to culminate in excellent CPARs and achievement of financial goals
Facilitates effective implementation of contract responsibilities within program objectives and requirements
Reviews and resolves all issues affecting company compliance and ensures satisfaction of legal requirements, Company, and customer objectives by working closely with the Sector President, Chief Contracts Officer, Chief Legal Officer, and other senior executives
Provides strategic guidance to completion on more complex bids such as intellectual property components, contracts requiring overseas support, etc
Advises Sector management of contractual rights and obligations, identifying risk areas and mitigation strategies, and provides interpretation of terms and conditions
Partners with sector team in the development of negotiation strategies and leads negotiation team on contractual issues
Supports change management and process improvement initiatives, whenever needed
Leads, mentors, trains, develops, and manages a team of geographically dispersed contract professionals
Reviews and directs the activities of contract professionals including highly complex solicitations and assists the Sector Contracts team members in the preparation of specialized and/or non-routine response for proposals, bids, and contract modifications
Provides people leadership and mentorship of Sector contracts personnel through team and individual performance appraisals and reviews, evaluations, and evidence-based examples of good performance
Focal point for communications with senior executives, legal, finance and business team for resolution of contract issues and disputes
Advocate and foster data quality and precision within systems and tools
Effectuate a strong working relationship with customers' contractual leaders
Qualification
Required
16+ years of related work Experience working as a Contracts professional in the federal contracting in positions of progressive responsibility, including 5+ years of experience managing employees
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI and willingness/ability to be processed for additional agency-specific clearances
An in-depth knowledge about federal government contracting, to include federal acquisition process and regulations. Actual experience managing contracts within the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and/or Aerospace sector is highly desirable
Business acumen with ability to think critically and develop creative and practical solutions
In-depth knowledge on developing organizational conflict of interest mitigation plans and teaming agreements
Demonstrated experience with the development and negotiation of large, highly complex bids
Experience managing a variety of contract types
Strong writing and time management skills
Reputation for unqualified commitment to integrity and professionalism
Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to employees and management at all levels
Attention to detail and organization
Highly adaptable to change; ability to work independently and collaboratively
Ability to multi-task and operate in a fast-moving environment
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Health savings account
Short/long term disability
EAP
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company paid holidays
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
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