Director of Contracts & IP Strategy – Aerospace

Firehawk; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental & Vision plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

9/80 schedule

On-site snacks

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

Firehawk is seeking a Director of Contracts in Addison, TX to lead contracts across government and commercial programs. You will oversee prime/subcontracts, NDAs, and data rights, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and company policy.

Build and scale the contracts organization, partnering with PM, Finance, Legal, and Business Development. You will drive contractual strategy, risk management, and post-award processes while aligning with growth initiatives and international opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of U.S. Government contracts experience, including prime contracts and subcontracts.
• Strong working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, Other Transaction authority, SBIR/STTR, and data rights and IP regulations.
• Commercial contracting experience; experience with dual-use or emerging-technology companies preferred.
• Demonstrated success negotiating complex agreements and managing post-award disputes.
• Active TS clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Former government contracting officer experience or DAWIA/NCMA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and execute prime contracts, subcontracts, and modifications with government and commercial customers, including FAR-based contracts, Other Transaction agreements, and SBIR/STTR awards.
• Review solicitations and draft contract terms for compliance with FAR/DFARS, flow-downs, representations and certifications, and company policy; advise leadership on performance, financial, and business risk.
• Negotiate NDAs, teaming agreements, and reseller, partner, and 1099 agreements, ensuring upstream and downstream terms align.
• Own the company's standard terms and conditions and keep them current and published.
• Coordinate with outside counsel for legal review and specialized input as needed.
• Administer active government and commercial contracts through closeout, including modifications and ECPs, deliverables, invoicing and financing terms, and tracking of obligations and deadlines.

Skills

Contract negotiation

FAR/DFARS

Government contracts

Leadership

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

DAWIA/NCMA certification preferred

Job description

Firehawk is seeking a Director of Contracts in Addison, TX to lead contracts across government and commercial programs. You will oversee prime/subcontracts, NDAs, and data rights, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and company policy.

Build and scale the contracts organization, partnering with PM, Finance, Legal, and Business Development. You will drive contractual strategy, risk management, and post-award processes while aligning with growth initiatives and international opportunities.