Senior Contracts Director – Government & Commercial

D&D ENTERPRISES-Weston, FL; Florida; Presencial; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

D&D ENTERPRISES-Weston is seeking a Director of Contracts to lead contract development, review, negotiation, and administration for both commercial and U.S. Government business.

The role ensures compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer obligations while partnering with cross-functional teams and executive leadership to accelerate contract execution. Responsibilities include reviewing quotations and NDAs, performing contract administration for U.S.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies or related field.
• 5+ years contract administration experience with a manufacturer of military equipment, preferably aerospace.
• Extensive experience interpreting and applying FAR/DFARS.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and customize contractual documents using approved templates.
• Review quotations, POs, NDAs, and other documents for required exceptions.
• Perform contract administration for existing U.S. Government Prime Contracts across agencies.
• Review and redline customer and vendor contracts, negotiate terms.
• Collaborate with leadership to obtain required reviews and approvals.
• Drive positive outcomes in contract reviews and negotiations while minimizing delays.
• Use strong communication and negotiation skills to resolve contractual issues.

Conocimientos

Contract management

FAR/DFARS

Negotiation

Government contracts

Cross-functional

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies

Descripción del empleo

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join a team where people are valued, growth is encouraged, and your contributions make a difference.Together, we’re committed to quality, excellence, and making an impact. Your next opportunity starts here.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Director of Contracts serves as a shared services resource supporting multiple business units by managing contract development, review, negotiation, and administration activities for both commercial and U.S. Government business. This role ensures contractual terms comply with company policies, legal requirements, and customer obligations while partnering with cross-functional departments and executive leadership to facilitate timely contract execution and support business objectives.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and customize contractual documents using legal-approved templates, including but not limited to Non-Disclosure and Proprietary Information Agreements, OEM Distribution Agreements, Memoranda of Understanding, Sales Representation Agreements, Basic Ordering Agreements, Contract Logistical Service Agreements, Consignment Agreements, and other commercial and government contract types.
• Review quotations, purchase orders, supplier agreements, nondisclosure agreements (NDAs), U.S. Government solicitations, contracts, and other contractual documents, identifying required exceptions and advising on appropriate contractual language.
• Perform contract administration for existing U.S. Government Prime Contracts with multiple federal agencies, ensuring compliance with applicable contractual requirements.
• Review and redline customer and vendor contracts, negotiating terms and conditions to align with corporate policies, business objectives, and risk management standards.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional departments to obtain required reviews, approvals, and input necessary to complete contract reviews and negotiations in a timely manner.
• Drive positive outcomes in contract reviews, contract negotiations, and contract administration activities with both customers and suppliers while minimizing delays in contract awards.
• Utilize strong verbal and written communication skills, negotiation abilities, and an assertive, solution-oriented approach to effectively resolve contractual issues and facilitate successful business relationships.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

WHERE YOUR CAREER TAKES FLIGHT

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join a team where people are valued, growth is encouraged, and your contributions make a difference.Together, we’re committed to quality, excellence, and making an impact. Your next opportunity starts here.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Director of Contracts serves as a shared services resource supporting multiple business units by managing contract development, review, negotiation, and administration activities for both commercial and U.S. Government business. This role ensures contractual terms comply with company policies, legal requirements, and customer obligations while partnering with cross-functional departments and executive leadership to facilitate timely contract execution and support business objectives.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and customize contractual documents using legal-approved templates, including but not limited to Non-Disclosure and Proprietary Information Agreements, OEM Distribution Agreements, Memoranda of Understanding, Sales Representation Agreements, Basic Ordering Agreements, Contract Logistical Service Agreements, Consignment Agreements, and other commercial and government contract types.


• Review quotations, purchase orders, supplier agreements, nondisclosure agreements (NDAs), U.S. Government solicitations, contracts, and other contractual documents, identifying required exceptions and advising on appropriate contractual language.


• Perform contract administration for existing U.S. Government Prime Contracts with multiple federal agencies, ensuring compliance with applicable contractual requirements.


• Review and redline customer and vendor contracts, negotiating terms and conditions to align with corporate policies, business objectives, and risk management standards.


• Collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional departments to obtain required reviews, approvals, and input necessary to complete contract reviews and negotiations in a timely manner.


• Drive positive outcomes in contract reviews, contract negotiations, and contract administration activities with both customers and suppliers while minimizing delays in contract awards.


• Utilize strong verbal and written communication skills, negotiation abilities, and an assertive, solution-oriented approach to effectively resolve contractual issues and facilitate successful business relationships.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Certifications and/or licenses:

• Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field preferred.


• Minimum of five (5) years of contract administration experience with a manufacturer of military equipment, preferably within the aerospace industry.


• Extensive experience interpreting and applying the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).


• Experience administering both Commercial (FAR Part 12) and Military (FAR Part 15) contracts, including compliance reporting to the U.S. Government and regulatory agencies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.


• Strong contract review, negotiation, and redlining experience.


• Thorough knowledge of commercial and government contracting principles, policies, and regulatory requirements.


• Ability to analyze contractual risks and recommend appropriate business solutions.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.


• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with executive leadership.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are needed by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly expected to sit, talk, and hear. The employee frequently uses hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. The employee will occasionally stand, walk, or lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities involved in this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the Employer.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This position operates primarily in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and copiers. Occasional travel may be required for meetings, trainings, or company events.