Job Description
At Teledyne FLIR OEM, you will lead the contracts function supporting advanced technologies for aerospace, defense, and high-performance commercial applications. As Director of Contracts, you will shape contract strategy, drive compliance, and partner with executive leadership to enable business growth while minimizing risk. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will build strong cross-functional relationships and develop a high-performing contracts team.
What you’ll do
- Lead the full lifecycle of U.S. government and commercial contracts, from proposal through closeout
- Serve as the senior contractual interface with U.S. Government contracting officers, prime contractors, and commercial customers on complex or high-risk matters.
- Direct negotiations and execution of complex agreements, including long-term and confidentiality agreements
- Advise executive leadership on contractual strategy, obligations, and risk mitigation
- Review solicitations to identify key requirements, risks, and deliverables
- Partner with finance, legal, and program teams on pricing and contract strategy
- Oversee administration of prime contracts, subcontracts, and commercial agreements
- Ensure compliance with internal policy and regulatory requirements
- Support audits and maintain contract documentation and reporting
- Drive process improvements, standardization, and contract governance
- Lead, mentor, and develop contracts staff
What you need
- Strong leadership, negotiation, and analytical skills
- Demonstrated business acumen with experience in developing innovative solutions and a successful record of problem-solving.
- Ability to interact effectively with customers, Corporate and business unit management, and functional counterparts in a professional manner.
- Absolute commitment to performing job in compliance with the highest ethical standards.
- Knowledge of FAR and DFARS compliance
- Extensive experience managing complex government and commercial contracts and teams
- 10+ years of contracts experience, including government contracting
- Experience with enterprise resource planning systems
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field – required (Master’s a plus)
What we offer
- Opportunity to lead strategic, mission-critical contracts in a growing division
- High visibility with executive leadership and cross-functional teams
- A culture focused on accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and career growth opportunities
What happens next
After you apply, our recruiting team will review your application and reach out regarding next steps. Qualified candidates can expect interviews with senior leadership and key stakeholders. Communication will primarily take place via email and phone.
Salary Range:
$150,400.00-$200,500.000
The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.
Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.
