Government Contracts & Operations Leader

STEM Boomerang New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Voss Scientific, a seasoned physical sciences and engineering firm, seeks an experienced contracts and operations leader in Albuquerque, NM. You will own government and commercial contracts, orchestrate compliance with FAR/DFARS, and drive broader business operations, including bookkeeping, facilities, and personnel functions.

You will shape negotiation strategies, pricing approaches, and contract economics while modernizing processes and scaling the business.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing government contracts, ideally DoD programs; DOE experience is relevant.
• Deep working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and government contracting requirements.
• Experience with DCAA/DCMA audits or comparable environments.
• Strong understanding of FFP, CPFF, T&M, and other contract structures.
• Ability to discuss rates, invoicing, compliance, contract economics, and alignment with operations.

Responsibilities

• Own government and commercial contracts, including negotiation, administration, modifications, compliance, invoicing, and execution.
• Understand and manage contract rate structures and the financial mechanics of contracts.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS, DCAA, and DCMA requirements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate NDAs, Teaming Agreements, subcontracts, and prime contracts and modifications.
• Serve as a key contact for contracting officers, customers, and partners.
• Support bids, proposals, pricing, and contract strategy.
• Oversee day-to-day operations including bookkeeping, facilities, purchasing, front desk, and personnel operations.
• Lead and support the operations team to ensure processes align with contracts and compliance.
• Modernize business systems (e.g., payroll) and move manual processes to scalable systems.

Skills

Government contracts

FAR/DFARS knowledge

DCAA/DCMA

Contract pricing & invoicing

Contract negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Job description

Voss Scientific, a seasoned physical sciences and engineering firm, seeks an experienced contracts and operations leader in Albuquerque, NM. You will own government and commercial contracts, orchestrate compliance with FAR/DFARS, and drive broader business operations, including bookkeeping, facilities, and personnel functions.

You will shape negotiation strategies, pricing approaches, and contract economics while modernizing processes and scaling the business.