Strategic Contracts & Compliance Director

Valcor Engineering Corporation; Springfield (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Health savings accounts

401(k) savings plan

Long term disability

Life and accident insurance

Employee assistance program

Vacation and PTO time off

Paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Valcor Engineering Corporation is seeking a Director of Contracts to lead contract administration, review, and compliance across the organization. You will negotiate terms with customers and suppliers, review POs, and ensure alignment with company policies.

The role involves overseeing a contracts team, coordinating with legal, IT, and cross-functional groups to achieve DoD and commercial requirements while maintaining thorough records and training compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Contracts Management, or related field.
• 8–10 years of progressive contracts experience.
• Experience reviewing, negotiating, and administering contract terms.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS, DPAS, PO requirements, NDAs, representations and certifications.
• Experience with compliance reporting (REACH, RoHS, TSCA, EMRT).
• Experience with Exostar or Haystack Gold preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate terms for major customers across units.
• Review purchase orders for terms, government requirements, DPAS, and FAR/DFARS.
• Perform contract reviews for RFPs/RFQs/RFIs and negotiate terms.
• Approve order transmittal forms for new contract PO.
• Complete Representations and Certifications and supplier questionnaires.
• Maintain contract policies, records, and training.
• Oversee Contracts staff and day-to-day activities.
• Coordinate with outside legal counsel.
• Oversee NDA execution and administration.
• Support regulatory reporting and compliance initiatives.
• Assist IT in CMMC/CUI requirements.

Skills

Contract review

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Detail oriented

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Office

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Exostar

Haystack Gold

Job description

Valcor Engineering Corporation is seeking a Director of Contracts to lead contract administration, review, and compliance across the organization. You will negotiate terms with customers and suppliers, review POs, and ensure alignment with company policies.

The role involves overseeing a contracts team, coordinating with legal, IT, and cross-functional groups to achieve DoD and commercial requirements while maintaining thorough records and training compliance.