Deputy Contracts Director

CRL Technologies, Inc.; Lexington Park (MD); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

CRL Technologies, Inc. in Lexington Park, MD seeks a Deputy Contracts Director to lead post-award administration of prime contracts and subcontracts. You will ensure FAR/DFARS compliance, oversee contract modifications, and mentor a contracts team while coordinating with pricing and security teams.

You must have a DoD Top Secret clearance, a minimum of ten years in federal contracts, and a bachelor’s degree. Hybrid work in Lexington Park with occasional on-site performance of classified work.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of federal government contracts experience, with supervisory responsibility.
• Hands-on experience administering CPFF, T&M, and FFP contracts with incremental funding and modifications.
• Working knowledge of the FAR, DFARS, FAR Part 31 cost principles, and CAS.
• Experience supporting DCAA audits and DCMA reviews.
• U.S. citizen.
• Bachelor's degree required; cannot be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Own post-award administration of prime contracts and task orders; oversee compliance with FAR/DFARS and CAS.
• Direct and review processing of modifications and funding; monitor ceilings and performance periods.
• supervise Subcontracts Manager and Contracts Administrators; participate in hiring and evaluations.
• Coordinate with Pricing & Proposals and ensure smooth transition from award to administration.
• Maintain CPSR-ready purchasing system and ensure proper flowdowns.
• Serve as escalation point and liaison with government offices (DCMA, DCAA).
• Manage classified contracts and DD Form 254 coordination with security teams.

Skills

Federal contracts experience

Supervisory/contracts management

Negotiation with Contracting Officers

FAR/DFARS/CAS knowledge

DoD Top Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/contracts/law

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

PIEE

eSRS

Job description

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Deputy Contracts Director

Lexington Park, MD, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1418

Salary Range: $150,000.00 To $178,000.00 Annually

***Security Clearance Required: A Final DoD Top Secret Clearance***

Primary Responsibilities:

The Deputy Contracts Director owns the post-award administration of CRL's prime contracts, task orders, and subcontracts, and is the designated successor to the Director of Contracts. The position oversees a portfolio of CPFF (completion and term/level-of-effort), Time-and-Materials, and Firm-Fixed-Price contracts, including classified contracts, and ensures full compliance with the FAR, the DFARS, and company policy. Under CRL's Contracts succession plan, the Deputy takes ownership of the prime contract portfolio in planned stages and is expected to assume the Director of Contracts role once defined readiness criteria are met, typically within 12 to 18 months of hire. Pricing and proposal work, including priced actions on existing contracts, is owned by the Pricing & Proposals Director; the Deputy owns each contract from award onward.

• Take ownership of prime contracts and task orders in the stages defined in the succession plan; complete knowledge transfer from the Director of Contracts; meet the readiness criteria for promotion to Director of Contracts
• Own post-award administration of all prime contracts and task orders; negotiate administrative and no-cost modifications with Contracting Officers; monitor funding, ceilings, and periods of performance; issue Limitation of Funds and Limitation of Cost notices (FAR 52.232-22 and 52.232-20)
• Direct and review the processing of incremental funding, ceiling, and administrative modifications performed by the Prime Contracts Administrator; approve modification acceptance within the limits of the Delegation of Authority
• Ensure contract actions comply with the FAR, DFARS, and applicable CAS requirements; enforce cost allowability and incurred cost requirements on CPFF; track hours and fee on term contracts; enforce labor qualifications and ceilings on T&M; manage scope and changes on FFP
• Through the Subcontracts Manager, approve subcontract actions within delegated authority, convert teaming agreements into subcontracts after award, ensure correct flowdowns and consent to subcontract, maintain a CPSR-ready purchasing system, and oversee small business plan reporting
• Receive and accept proposal-to-award hand-off packages before taking ownership of new awards; coordinate priced modifications, with Pricing & Proposals owning the price and Contracts executing and administering the modification
• Administer classified contracts and DD Form 254 requirements in coordination with Corporate Security and Special Programs
• Directly supervise, train, and evaluate the Subcontracts Manager, Contracts Administrator, and Prime Contracts Administrator; assign and review work, set performance goals, conduct annual evaluations, approve time off, and address performance issues; take part in hiring and termination decisions under company policy; serve as escalation point
• Serve as point of contact for DCMA, DCAA, and agency reviews of awarded contracts; identify contractual risk; support disputes, claims, and terminations with counsel
• Maintain contracts procedures and templates; ensure contract data provided to Finance for Deltek Costpoint is accurate and reconciled; report to leadership; oversee FAR 4.804 closeout and de-obligation reviews

Required Education: Bachelor's degree in business, contracts management, law, or a related field from an accredited college or university. A degree is required for this position; experience cannot be substituted.

Required Experience:

• Candidate must have a minimum of ten (10) years of federal government contracts experience, including at least 3 years supervising contracts or subcontracts professionals.
• Candidate must have hands-on experience administering CPFF (completion and term), T&M, and FFP contracts, including high volumes of incremental funding and ceiling modifications.
• Candidate must have working knowledge of the FAR, DFARS, FAR Part 31 cost principles, and CAS.
• Candidate must have experience supporting DCAA audits and DCMA reviews.
• Candidate must have experience negotiating directly with government Contracting Officers.
• Candidate must be a U.S. citizen.

Desired Experience:

• NCMA Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) or Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM).
• DoD contract experience, especially Navy or NAVAIR, and task orders under multiple-award IDIQ vehicles such as SeaPort NxG.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint, PIEE, and eSRS.
• Experience supporting a Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR).
• Experience administering classified contracts, including DD Form 254 requirements.
• Experience negotiating requests for equitable adjustment, claims, or terminations.

Security Clearance Required: A Final DoD Top Secret Clearance.

Estimated Travel: Occasional travel to government or subcontractor sites.

Location: Lexington Park, MD. Hybrid; classified work is performed on-site.

Pay Range: $150,000-$178,000. Salary will be set based on experience, education, and contractual requirements. This range represents the standard pay for this role and is just one component of CRL's compensation package.

CRL Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.