Strategic Contracts Director — National Intelligence

General Dynamics Information Technology; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology in Herndon, VA is seeking a Contracts Director to lead the Contracts Management team and shape strategic direction for mission-critical intelligence initiatives. This role requires TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance and US citizenship, and offers hybrid work with onsite presence several days a week.

The position leads negotiation, due diligence, and policy alignment across complex contracts, while mentoring a high-performing team and partnering with internal

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required.
• 10+ years of Contracts Administration and Leadership experience.
• Advanced Knowledge of various contract types, relevant laws, regulations, terms, conditions, and FAR.
• Experience with CSOs/OTAs/CRADAs preferred.
• US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of the full contracts administration function for the National Intelligence Sector, empowering, mentoring, and developing a team of contracts professionals.
• Accelerate business growth through strategic customer engagement, opportunity shaping, proposal leadership, and the execution of complex contract negotiations.
• Protect mission and business interests by driving rigorous due diligence across all contractual documents and maintaining a disciplined change-control process to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as a trusted strategic partner to internal stakeholders and cross-functional leaders, offering expert guidance, resolving contract challenges, and strengthening decision-making.
• Champion internal compliance by aligning contract performance, processes, and outcomes with management objectives, federal regulations, and agency-specific requirements.

Skills

Contract Administration

Contract Negotiations

FAR

Leadership

Education

Bachelors degree

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology in Herndon, VA is seeking a Contracts Director to lead the Contracts Management team and shape strategic direction for mission-critical intelligence initiatives. This role requires TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance and US citizenship, and offers hybrid work with onsite presence several days a week.

The position leads negotiation, due diligence, and policy alignment across complex contracts, while mentoring a high-performing team and partnering with internal