Contracts Director

Contribute to the strategic direction of the business and support impactful mission outcomes as a Contracts Director at GDIT. Here, you’ll enable the success of the most critical Air & Space Force missions and the growth of a meaningful career in Contract Management.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Contracts Director you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Contracts Director with extensive contracts management experience to lead an organization of contracts professionals. This position will work closely with various departments, including legal, finance, and operations, to mitigate risk and align contract terms with the organization's strategic objectives. The Contracts Director will be an integral part of the Sector leadership team and be responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of highly complex contracts within the Air & Space Forces Sector.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

• Directly and through subordinate managers, oversee the work of the contracts professionals within the Air & Space Forces Sector
• Ensure internal contractual compliance with relevant terms and conditions and compliance with designated management objectives
• Provide advice, counsel and interpretation of contracts and acquisition requirements to various leaders on a daily basis
• Negotiate contracts, including price, terms, and conditions, and review subsequent contractual documents for legal sufficiency prior to execution
• Serve as point of contact with internal departments concerning specific contract questions, issues, and problems related to Sector contracts
• Review requests for proposals and participate in proposal color reviews to include providing input on pricing and scheduling strategies, coordination of requirements and proposal risk assessments
• Engage with agency contracting executive counterparts to develop and cultivate relationships
• Review and approve solicited and unsolicited proposals for submission to customers
• Review and negotiate various types of agreements
• Interpret contractual work requirements and obligations
• Make recommendations regarding contracts implementation
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant contractual procedures and practices
• Participates in special projects as required

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your contracts expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Contracts Director must have:

• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: 7+ years of related experience in U.S. Federal Acquisition and Leadership
• Role requirements:
  • Must demonstrate proven experience leading successful disparate geographic teams
  • Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, as well as advanced analytical, critical thinking, and negotiation abilities
  • Experience in identifying risks in terms & conditions and facilitating the mitigation of those risks
  • Highly experienced with various contract types
  • Advanced knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and customer agency supplements
  • Possess strong analytical problem-solving skills
  • Experience negotiating contract terms
• Security clearance: Ability to obtain a Secret clearance is preferred, but not required
• Location: This is a hybrid position working at our GDIT facility in Falls Church, VA. Must be comfortable working onsite three (3) days a week
• US Persons required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.