Director of Contracts & Growth Strategy

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 131,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking a Director of Contracts to lead the BWXT-EO Contracts organization, guiding contract strategy, risk management, and negotiations across major proposals and partnerships.

The role requires senior-level expertise in government contracting, leadership experience, and a deep understanding of FAR/DEAR rules. On-site position with travel potential and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced or law degree a plus but not required.
• 10+ years of contracts experience, preferably with government contracts, including budgeting and managing direct reports.
• Experience with CR, FFP, T&M, IDIQ, CRADA, FOA, grants across all contracting phases.
• Expertise in contract change management, including directed changes in FFP environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across management levels and with customers.
• Strong ability to identify risks and address complex contract, financial, and business/legal issues.
• Proven leadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities across teams.
• Extensive familiarity with FAR, DEAR, DFARS, NASA FAR, and federal cost principles.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with no dual citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the BWXT-EO Contracts organization; draft, negotiate, and amend contracts and related agreements.
• Collaborate with Business Development and Legal on negotiations aligned with goals and policies.
• Evaluate terms for new solicitations to identify risks and conflicts.
• Shape winning strategies with proposal teams based on contract types and risks.
• Ensure compliance across projects and minimize company risk.
• Communicate project status and risk factors to BWXT-EO leadership.
• Build strong customer relationships to balance objectives with risk.
• Provide strategic guidance and collaborate with Legal on innovative contract solutions.
• Ensure staffing and budget planning to support growth and staffing needs.
• Support adherence to corporate policies and contracting guidelines.

Skills

Contract management

Budget management

Leadership

Risk assessment

Negotiation

FAR/DEAR knowledge

Security clearance

Stakeholder comms

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, management, economics, finance, operations, engineering, or related field

Job description

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking a Director of Contracts to lead the BWXT-EO Contracts organization, guiding contract strategy, risk management, and negotiations across major proposals and partnerships.

The role requires senior-level expertise in government contracting, leadership experience, and a deep understanding of FAR/DEAR rules. On-site position with travel potential and a competitive compensation package.