Director, Contracts Jobs

Explore Director, Contracts jobs for experienced professionals who lead contract strategy, negotiation, administration, and compliance. These senior roles help organizations manage commercial risk, strengthen business relationships, and support growth across complex agreements. Browse vetted opportunities on Ladders, including professional positions paying $100,000 or more.

What Does a Director of Contracts Do?

A Director of Contracts oversees the full contract lifecycle, from reviewing and negotiating terms to managing approvals, performance, renewals, and closeout. Depending on the organization, the role may lead contracts teams, establish policies, advise executives, and partner with legal, finance, sales, procurement, and operations.

Key Responsibilities

Common responsibilities include developing contract processes, negotiating agreements with customers and suppliers, identifying legal and financial risks, monitoring regulatory and policy compliance, and improving contract management systems. Directors may also oversee audits, resolve disputes, support bids and proposals, and report contract performance to senior leadership.

Qualifications and Skills

Employers typically seek substantial experience in contracts, commercial management, procurement, or a related field, along with a record of leading teams or complex negotiations. Useful strengths include contract interpretation, risk management, communication, sound judgment, attention to detail, and familiarity with relevant regulations and contract lifecycle management tools. Requirements vary by industry and employer; some positions may prefer a degree or professional certification.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Director of Contracts roles can be found in industries such as technology, aerospace and defense, healthcare, construction, manufacturing, government contracting, and professional services. The scope of the position varies: some directors focus on commercial agreements, while others oversee government contracts, supplier relationships, or enterprise-wide contract operations.

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Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities and find Director, Contracts jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review role requirements, compare opportunities by industry and location, and identify positions that align with your leadership experience and career goals.

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$200K - $250K *

Reimagine growth strategies within federal agencies, focusing on enhancing digital services and customer engagement. Leverage your expertise to drive business development, capture opportunities, and f...

Washington, DCRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by providing strategic leadership for a national remote case management team, ensuring service excellence, operational consistency, and client satisfaction while collaborating with...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $200K *

Lead the management of prime and sub contracts in a dynamic government contracting setting, ensuring compliance and effective relationships while driving audits and negotiations for high-value federal...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $350K *

Unlock your potential as you structure and manage reinsurance programs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure effective risk transfer and operational excellence in a dynamic environment...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $200K *

Elevate your career by managing and negotiating prime contracts and subcontracts in a dynamic government environment, ensuring compliance and collaboration across teams to facilitate smooth operations...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$500K+*

Join a dynamic team to lead privacy legal support for a rapidly scaling global advertising business. Drive compliance and innovation by advising on data practices, embedding privacy-by-design, and fos...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$500K+*

Join a team that's shaping the future of advertising by leading privacy legal support for a global business. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive responsible growth i...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Drive the full contract lifecycle for international defense sales, negotiating complex agreements, ensuring compliance, and providing strategic guidance while collaborating with stakeholders for optim...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead and manage international contract lifecycle for sales across FMS and DCS, collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners to drive compliance and strategic success in complex agre...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex international contracts for defense sales, partnering with key stakeholders to ensure compliance and success across Foreign Military and Direct Commercial Sales cha...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$74K - $139K *

Engage in comprehensive contracts management, coordinating across multiple departments to optimize proposals, negotiations, and compliance while fostering customer relationships and ensuring adherence...

Fort Worth, TXRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$240K - $265K *

Join a dynamic team to shape the future of energy projects by providing strategic legal counsel and managing contracts for nuclear and commercial pursuits. Leverage your expertise in a hybrid role to...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$240K - $265K *

Lead legal and contract management for nuclear and commercial projects, providing strategic counsel, negotiating agreements, and ensuring compliance. Optimize contract lifecycle processes while suppor...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$176K - $229K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $100K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$196K - $221K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$216K - $265K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $200K *

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$105K - $174K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$90K - $120K *

Empower a high-performing team in managing service orders for government contracts. Oversee operations, ensure compliance, and enhance efficiency while providing exceptional support and collaborating...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$91K - $160K *

Lead the charge in procurement excellence, ensuring compliance and best value for the Lab's operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage complex contracts and support socio-economic i...

Upton, NYRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$91K - $160K *

Champion procurement excellence by leading complex contracts and supplier engagements. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and optimize costs, while supporting socio-economic initiatives and...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Shape the future of service order management within government contracts. Oversee a team while ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and exceptional service delivery, driving accountability and...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$143K - $155K *

Drive contract management excellence by overseeing negotiations, compliance, and risk mitigation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure contractual obligations are met while maintaining st...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$143K - $155K *

Lead the charge in managing contractual agreements, ensuring compliance, and mitigating risks while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve business goals and maintain strong customer rel...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Contracts do?question toggle

    A Director of Contracts leads contract strategy and operations, overseeing activities such as negotiation, review, compliance, performance management, renewals, and risk mitigation.

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    Requirements vary, but employers often look for significant contracts or commercial management experience, negotiation and leadership skills, and knowledge of relevant regulations. Some roles may prefer a related degree or professional certification.

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    Employers hire Directors of Contracts in areas including technology, aerospace and defense, healthcare, construction, manufacturing, government contracting, and professional services.

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    Compensation depends on factors such as industry, location, employer, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, and listings provide details when available.

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