Director, Government Contracts & Procurement

Pacific Shipyards International; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Shipyards International in Honolulu, Hawaii seeks a Director of Contracts to lead our contract strategy and operations, overseeing government and commercial purchases up to $100M in value. You will align procurement with business goals and drive compliant, on-time performance across teams.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication with customers, subcontractors, and government agencies, and deep knowledge of FAR/DFARS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Advanced degree or JD preferred for leadership in complex contracts.
• Minimum 5 years Procurement and/or Contracts experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy.
• Lead and manage the contracts department with mentoring and collaboration.
• Establish strategic relationships with suppliers and manage vendor performance.
• Drive continuous improvement of procurement processes and systems.
• Oversee government contracts lifecycle from proposal to closeout.

Skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Contract management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Risk management

Education

College Degree

Advanced Degree or JD preferred

Job description

Pacific Shipyards International in Honolulu, Hawaii seeks a Director of Contracts to lead our contract strategy and operations, overseeing government and commercial purchases up to $100M in value. You will align procurement with business goals and drive compliant, on-time performance across teams.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication with customers, subcontractors, and government agencies, and deep knowledge of FAR/DFARS.