Director of Contracts

Janicki; Sedro-Woolley (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Education reimbursement

Premium pay for security clearance

Job summary

Janicki Industries seeks a Director of Contracts to lead the contracts function during aerospace/defense growth. This on-site role in Sedro-Woolley, WA requires oversight of proposals, negotiations, and contract administration, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and security requirements.

Responsibilities include shaping contracting strategies, mitigating risk, and guiding a high-performing contracts team while collaborating with executive leadership, Business Development, and Program Management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible Government contracts experience in aerospace/defense/government contracting.
• Expertise in FAR, DFARS, and other federal acquisition regulations.
• Proven success negotiating complex Government and commercial agreements.
• Experience advising executives and influencing strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of Government and commercial contract management.
• Serve as primary contractual advisor to executive leadership.
• Oversee proposal review, contract structuring, negotiation, and administration.
• Partner with Business Development and Capture to support pursuits and pricing strategies.
• Interpret FAR/DFARS to protect company interests and ensure compliance.
• Develop and maintain policies and systems related to contracts oversight.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree or Juris Doctor

Job description

At Janicki Industries, we turn complex ideas into real-world solutions through advanced engineering and manufacturing. Our teams design and build innovative structures, tooling, and systems that support industries including aerospace, space, defense, marine, and architecture.

Across every role, from engineers and technicians to operations and support teams, our people help solve challenging problems, push the limits of design and manufacturing, and create solutions that make a lasting impact.

We are looking for a Director of Contracts for our growing team.

This position is located in Sedro-Woolley, Washington State.

Department Summary

The Director of Contracts is responsible for establishing, leading, and overseeing the company’s contracts function during a period of significant organizational growth within the aerospace and defense sector. Serving as the principal authority on contractual matters, the Director provides strategic leadership across U.S. Government and commercial contracting activities and reports to the Vice President of Contracts, Subcontracts, and Government Compliance.

The role encompasses comprehensive oversight of proposal review, contract formation, negotiation, administration, and closeout, ensuring disciplined and compliant execution throughout the contract lifecycle. The Director works closely with executive leadership, Business Development, Capture, Program Management, and other functional teams to negotiate complex agreements, shape contracting approaches, manage contractual risk, and ensure adherence to applicable regulatory requirements, including FAR and DFARS.

In addition to leading day-to-day contract management activities, the Director is responsible for developing contracting policy, strengthening compliance frameworks, and supporting growth initiatives across both existing and emerging markets. This includes engagement in classified and secure program activities, as well as the opportunity to build and develop a high-performing contracts organization that supports long-term business success. The position requires significant interaction with executive leadership and plays a critical role in influencing business strategy and ensuring the company’s contractual posture enables continued expansion.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of Government and commercial contract management across the organization
• Serve as the primary contractual advisor to executive leadership, guiding key business decisions and strategies
• Oversee proposal review, contract structuring, negotiation, modifications, administration, and close-out activities
• Partner with Business Development and Capture teams to support competitive pursuits, develop pricing and contracting strategies, and ensure proposal compliance
• Interpret and apply FAR, DFARS, and other federal acquisition regulations to protect company interests and ensure regulatory compliance
• Lead the development and maintenance of policies, procedures, and business systems related to contracts oversight
• Identify contractual risks and develop mitigation strategies to support successful program execution
• Establish and cultivate strong relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, subcontractors, and Government agencies
• Mentor and develop a high-performing contracts organization aligned with company growth objectives
• Support audits, reviews, and compliance activities involving DCMA, DCAA, and other Government oversight entities
• Provide leadership in support of classified programs and secure contract activities. Fields daily questions and concerns from Program Management, Operations and Executive Management. Understands our business systems, procedures and processes and how they are integrated
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Behavior: The incumbent must work well under pressure, meeting and completing multiple deadlines. The incumbent shall always demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, Engineering, or a related field required
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible Government contracts experience within aerospace, defense, or government contracting industries
• Demonstrated expertise in FAR, DFARS, and other federal acquisition regulations
• Proven success negotiating complex Government and commercial agreements
• Strong experience supporting executive leadership and influencing strategic decisions
• Experience collaborating with Business Development and Capture teams on competitive pursuits
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skill
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance is required
• Active Secret or Top-Secret clearance is preferred
• Experience supporting classified programs is highly desirable
• Due to our ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Juris Doctor
• NCMA CPCM or CFCM certification
• Experience supporting DoD aerospace manufacturing programs
• Familiarity with DCMA, DCAA, and compliant business systems
• Experience supporting classified programs and export compliance

Detailed Wage Information

Wage range for this role is between $150K - 220K, plus a discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, and health benefits. Employees can also receive additional pay for off-shifts, off-site work, and access pay. The range provided is Janicki's estimate of the base compensation for this role. Actual amount offered will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with employer contribution
• Disability insurance, as well as Life/AD&D insurance
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution and FSA (Flexible Savings Account)
• 401k with employer matching
• Paid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays)
• Education reimbursement program
• Several shift options
• Premium pay for off-shifts
• Premium pay for security clearance if applicable

Janicki Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Janicki Industries does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, veteran/military service status, or any other legally protected status. Janicki is proud to be a military-friendly employer.

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