Federal Contracts Director: Strategy, Compliance & Growth

Aramark; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark seeks an experienced federal contracts professional to oversee lifecycle management for Salute Hospitality initiatives. You will manage proposals through closeout, track deliverables, and negotiate terms with Legal and Finance to ensure compliant, on-time performance.

You will coordinate budgets, REAs, and reporting to federal stakeholders, while guiding cross-functional teams and ensuring AbilityOne compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Contract Management, Finance, or a related field; equivalent professional experience considered.
• Strong knowledge of FAR, SCA, and AbilityOne requirements.
• Experience managing multi-site federal portfolios and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage federal contracts from proposal through closeout.
• Track key dates, deliverables, modifications, and reporting using Smartsheet.
• Review, negotiate and execute contract terms with Legal and Finance.
• Develop budgets, manage funding changes, prepare REAs, and submit documentation to contracting offices.
• Serve as the primary internal resource for federal contracts and AbilityOne subcontracts.
• Partner with SourceAmerica to manage AbilityOne requirements and resolve issues.
• Maintain oversight of contract performance, compliance, and financial reconciliation.
• Communicate contract changes to leadership and maintain organized documentation.
• Identify and mitigate risks across the portfolio.
• Oversee invoicing, payments, and cost reporting; prepare financial reports for internal and federal stakeholders.
• Validate and submit monthly invoices and track payments, cash flow, and outstanding items using Smartsheet.
• Develop standardized procedures for contract and operational management.
• Track capital spends, project, and performance metrics.
• Support Quarterly Business Reviews and provide ad-hoc reporting and data insights.
• Train Aramark teams on federal contracting, FAR, SCA compliance and best practices.
• Provide guidance across lines of business to ensure consistent adherence to regulatory standards.
• Guide Business Development Directors through SAM.gov processes.
• Review federal opportunities (RFPs, RFIs, Sources Sought) and support proposal development.
• Attend site visits, provide proposal content, and engage with contracting personnel to support growth.
• Lead project management for new Salute location launches and facility refreshes, including micro market design and installation.
• Coordinate with capital equipment vendors on specifications, estimates, and installation.
• Use Smartsheet to support client initiatives and broader business projects.
• Oversee federal payment platforms and ensure accurate, timely processing across accounts.

Skills

Smartsheet

FAR knowledge

SCA compliance

AbilityOne program

Portfolio management

Contract tracking tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAM.gov

Contract management software

Job description

Aramark seeks an experienced federal contracts professional to oversee lifecycle management for Salute Hospitality initiatives. You will manage proposals through closeout, track deliverables, and negotiate terms with Legal and Finance to ensure compliant, on-time performance.

You will coordinate budgets, REAs, and reporting to federal stakeholders, while guiding cross-functional teams and ensuring AbilityOne compliance.