Contracts Director – National Security & Government

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET, Inc.); Havelock (NC); On-site; USD 132,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) Program

Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET), Incorporated seeks a Contracts Director to lead a contracting organization supporting national security and government accounts, guiding the full lifecycle from opportunity capture to closeout. Requirements include 5+ years in contracts management, TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, and deep knowledge of FAR/DFARS.

The role is based in Havelock, North Carolina, and offers strategic leadership in defense and intelligence programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in contracts management
• Government contracting with multiple agencies and intelligence community work
• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and federal procurement requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead contracting team and align with business objectives
• Oversee contract lifecycle from opportunity capture to closeout with regulatory compliance
• Apply risk management and OCI mitigation to contracts and proposals
• Provide advisory support to senior leadership and program teams on contracting matters
• Drive process improvements and data rights management for operational efficiency
• Collaborate with legal, program, and client teams on complex contracts

Skills

Leadership

Contracts management

FAR/DFARS compliance

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Business optimization

Job description

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET), Incorporated seeks a Contracts Director to lead a contracting organization supporting national security and government accounts, guiding the full lifecycle from opportunity capture to closeout. Requirements include 5+ years in contracts management, TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, and deep knowledge of FAR/DFARS.

The role is based in Havelock, North Carolina, and offers strategic leadership in defense and intelligence programs.