Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None
Public Trust/Other Required:
None
Job Family:
Contract Management
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Contracting Strategies, Contract Review, Identifying Risks, Interpersonal Communication, Risk Assessments Certifications:
None Experience:
7 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required:
No
Job Description:
Contribute to the strategic direction of the business and support impactful mission outcomes as a Contracts Director at GDIT. Here, you’ll enable the success of the most critical Air & Space Force missions and the growth of a meaningful career in Contract Management.
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Contracts Director you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Contracts Director with extensive contracts management experience to lead an organization of contracts professionals. This position will work closely with various departments, including legal, finance, and operations, to mitigate risk and align contract terms with the organization's strategic objectives. The Contracts Director will be an integral part of the Sector leadership team and be responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of highly complex contracts within the Air & Space Forces Sector.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
Directly and through subordinate managers, oversee the work of the contracts professionals within the Air & Space Forces Sector
Ensure internal contractual compliance with relevant terms and conditions and compliance with designated management objectives
Provide advice, counsel and interpretation of contracts and acquisition requirements to various leaders on a daily basis
Negotiate contracts, including price, terms, and conditions, and review subsequent contractual documents for legal sufficiency prior to execution
Serve as point of contact with internal departments concerning specific contract questions, issues, and problems related to Sector contracts
Review requests for proposals and participate in proposal color reviews to include providing input on pricing and scheduling strategies, coordination of requirements and proposal risk assessments
Engage with agency contracting executive counterparts to develop and cultivate relationships
Review and approve solicited and unsolicited proposals for submission to customers
Review and negotiate various types of agreements
Interpret contractual work requirements and obligations
Make recommendations regarding contracts implementation
Maintain current knowledge of relevant contractual procedures and practices
Participates in special projects as required
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your contracts expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Contracts Director must have:
Education : Bachelor's degree
Experience : 7+ years of related experience in U.S. Federal Acquisition and Leadership
Role requirements : Must demonstrate proven experience leading successful disparate geographic teams
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, as well as advanced analytical, critical thinking, and negotiation abilities
Experience in identifying risks in terms & conditions and facilitating the mitigation of those risks
Highly experienced with various contract types
Advanced knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and customer agency supplements
Possess strong analytical problem-solving skills
Experience negotiating contract terms
Security clearance : Ability to obtain a Secret clearance is preferred, but not required
Location : This is a hybrid position working at our GDIT facility in Falls Church, VA. Must be comfortable working onsite three (3) days a week
US Persons required
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
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