Director of Contracts

JCS Solutions LLC

$130K — $155K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Business Administration, Law, or Contract Management; advanced certification like CFCM is an asset.
  • 10+ years of experience in federal contracting or contract management in a government-regulated setting.
  • Deep understanding of federal acquisition regulations (FAR, DFARS) and proficiency in various contract structures (FFP, T&M, CPFF).
  • Experience with GSA schedule and IDIQ Government-wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs).
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead negotiations on corporate contracts to secure favorable terms while reducing operational and legal risks.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on competitive submissions for RFPs and similar requests.
  • Manage all prime contracts and subcontracts from initiation through closeout, ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Draft corporate policies and oversee adherence to compliant business systems.
  • Prepare conflict of interest plans as necessary for contract opportunities.
  • Enhance templates for NDAs, Teaming Agreements, and subcontractors.
  • Administer contracts including necessary reports and funding analyses.
  • Develop and deliver training related to contracts and compliance topics.

Benefits

  • Access to continuous professional development and training opportunities.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Opportunity to impact corporate growth through strategic negotiations.
  • Comprehensive contract management from proposal to closeout ensures a fulfilling role.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Contracts to join our team. The Federal Contracts Manager is a key position responsible for overseeing the full federal contracting process, including supporting pre-award proposal development, leading negotiations, contract execution, and monitoring post-award contract compliance, through contract closeout. This role ensures adherence to regulatory requirements while working closely with cross-functional teams and government agencies.

What you will do:
  • Lead negotiations for all corporate contractual agreements to ensure favorable terms to facilitate corporate growth while mitigating operational and legal risks. These include Contracts, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, Independent Contractor Agreements, Subcontractor Agreements, Contract Modifications, and corporate Representations & Certifications.
  • Collaborate with Capture, Service Delivery, and Finance teams to complete competitive submissions or proposals in response to RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, and data calls.
  • Cradle-to-grave management of all prime contracts, subcontracts, and vendor agreements for optimal performance, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and relevant regulations such as FAR, DFARS, GSAM, etc.
  • Work closely with leadership on drafting corporate policies and processes to ensure compliant business systems.
  • Prepare and draft Organizational Conflict of Interest Mitigation / Avoidance plans or certifications for opportunities, as needed.
  • Establish and improve JCS templates for subcontracts, vendor agreements, NDAs, CTAs, and Teaming Agreements.
  • Provide oversight of all contract administration including all required reports, funding analysis, LCAT verifications, and Government reporting sites.
  • Development of training related to contractual requirements, FAR/DFARS, and compliance topics. Present kickoff for each new program.
  • Ensure all Contract Briefs are updated for each contract modification to ensure contract value and funding validity.
  • Update and continuously monitor the Document Tracker to ensure all documents are processed and executed in a timely manner.
  • Proactively update and report in various government systems such as SAM.gov, FSRS, GSA ASSIST / CPRM and eGos.
  • Work closely with Finance and Service Delivery on completing contract closeouts.
  • Oversea organization and maintenance of all records within the Contracts SharePoint in accordance with internal policies.
  • Serve as primary point of contact for all contract related matters, maintaining excellent working relationships with clients and subcontractors to ensure program needs.
  • Ensure performance KPIs are consistently achieved and maintained, and report regular updates to leadership.

What you will bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, Contract Management, or a related field. Advanced certification such as CFCM (Certified Federal Contract Manager) or equivalent is a plus.
  • Minimum 10 years' experience in federal contracting or contract management within a government-regulated environment.
  • In-depth knowledge of federal acquisition regulations (FAR, DFARS, etc.) and proficiency in all contract structures (FFP, T&M, CPFF, etc.)
  • Experience with GSA schedule and IDIQ GWACs

How you will wow us:
  • Proven track record in managing complex federal contracts and subcontracts.
  • Strong negotiations, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

At JCS Solutions, compensation is based on a number of factors such as location, qualifications, and applicable contract terms. The general salary range for this position is as follows: $130,000.00 - $155,000.00

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