Senior Contracts Director - Gov & Intl Programs

Advantage Technical; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 139,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Advantage Technical in Columbia, MD seeks a Director of Contracts to lead strategy, negotiations, and compliance for government, commercial, and international programs. This executive role oversees a contracts team and partners with senior leadership to drive business objectives.

The position manages diverse contract types, guides risk assessment, and ensures compliance with regulatory standards while supporting proposals and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Contracts Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 15+ years of contract management experience supporting government, commercial, and international contracts.
• 5+ years of contract leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of defense contracting, FMS processes, GSA OASIS, and government compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Contracts Department personnel, processes, policies, and objectives.
• Oversee contract negotiations, preparation, modifications, extensions, and compliance activities.
• Provide guidance on contractual rights, obligations, risks, and execution strategies.
• Support proposals, pricing analysis, audits, certifications, and government contracting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS, DCMA, DCAA, data rights, and export control requirements.
• Manage various contract types, including FFP, CPFF, CPIF, CPAF, CR, and T&M.
• Partner with program management, legal, subcontract, security, and executive leadership teams.
• Maintain contract file integrity, reporting tools, and traceability for compliance reviews.
• Hire, mentor, and evaluate contracts team members while managing departmental priorities.

Skills

Contract leadership

Stakeholder management

Governance/compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Contracts Management, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Advantage Technical in Columbia, MD seeks a Director of Contracts to lead strategy, negotiations, and compliance for government, commercial, and international programs. This executive role oversees a contracts team and partners with senior leadership to drive business objectives.

The position manages diverse contract types, guides risk assessment, and ensures compliance with regulatory standards while supporting proposals and audits.