Contracts Director, GovCon Strategy & JV Leader

CATHEXIS; United States; On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonuses

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan (Traditional and ROTH)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&

Job summary

CATHEXIS is seeking a Contracts Director to join the Senior Leadership Team and own all U.S. Government contract and procurement activities. You will advise the CEO, lead recompetes and new contract vehicles, and help build JV and teaming partnerships central to growth.

This foundational role requires strategic leadership to establish the function, drive compliance, and deliver effective contract solutions across the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in U.S. federal government contracting (prime and subcontracting).
• Strong background in contract management, procurement and compliance including FAR/DFARS.
• Experience with cost-type contracts (CPFF, T&M, cost-plus) and DCAA/DCMA interface.
• Experience structuring teaming agreements and joint ventures.
• Knowledge of pricing, subcontract management and business management.
• At least five (5) years of management or functional leadership.
• NCMA certification desired (CFCM or CPCM).
• Experience in both small and large GovCon firms is a plus; clearance eligible.

Responsibilities

• Lead the U.S. Government contract and procurement activities as a senior leader.
• Review, negotiate, and administer contracting with JV and teaming partners.
• Oversee full contract lifecycle: proposals, negotiations, subcontracting, changes, close-out.
• Advise on FAR/DFARS and agency supplements; mitigate contract risk.
• Manage contracts, cost controls, and compliance; liaise with DCAA/DCMA.
• Foster relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, prime contractors, and customers.
• Own contracts function, improve processes, and oversee CostPoint records.
• Provide leadership on industry best practices in contracting and procurement.

Skills

Senior leadership

Contract management

FAR/DFARS knowledge

JV/teaming development

Negotiation

Budget and cost-type contracts

Compliance and risk mitigation

Communication

Staff development

Tools

CostPoint

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

CATHEXIS is seeking a Contracts Director to join the Senior Leadership Team and own all U.S. Government contract and procurement activities. You will advise the CEO, lead recompetes and new contract vehicles, and help build JV and teaming partnerships central to growth.

This foundational role requires strategic leadership to establish the function, drive compliance, and deliver effective contract solutions across the organization.