Contracts Director
Quick Summary
Education: Bachelor’s degree. In lieu of degree, 14+ years of related contracts administration experience required. 5+ years of federal contracts experience.
Skills:Contract Agreements, Government Contracts,
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Contract ManagementRequirements
~2 min read- Directly and through subordinate managers, oversees the work of the contracts administration staff supporting the civilian agency portfolio.
- Ensures internal contractual compliance with relevant terms and conditions and compliance with designated management objectives.
- Provides advice, counsel and interpretation of contracts and acquisition requirements to various leaders on a daily basis.
- Negotiates contracts, including price, terms, and conditions, and reviews subsequent contractual documents for legal sufficiency prior to execution.
- Serves as point of contact with internal departments concerning specific contract questions, issues, and problems related to Sector contracts.
- Reviews requests for proposals and participates in proposal color reviews to include providing input on pricing and scheduling strategies, coordination of requirements and proposal risk assessments.
- Develops and implements strategies for staff growth and professional development, including succession planning, mentoring, and training programs to build a high-performing contracts team.
- Fosters a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration, ensuring team members are equipped to manage complex contracts and adapt to evolving federal acquisition requirements.
- Engages agency contracting executive counterparts to develop and cultivate relationships.
- Reviews and approves solicited and unsolicited proposals for submission to customers.
- Reviews and negotiates various types of pre-award and post-award agreements.
- Interprets contractual work requirements and obligations.
- Makes recommendations regarding contracts implementation.
- Maintains current knowledge of relevant contractual procedures and practices.
- Participates in special projects as required.
10-25%
Job Description:
GDIT’s Federal Civilian division is seeking a Sector Contracts Lead who will oversee a portfolio of civilian agencies, including the Department of State, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), U.S. Courts, Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and other financial agencies, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and Department of Justice, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and Office of Justice Programs (OJP), with oversight of various types of U.S. Government contracts primarily within the areas of Information Technology (IT) and Health Systems Services and Solutions and Professional Services.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree. In lieu of degree, 14+ years of related contracts administration experience required. 5+ years of federal contracts experience.
- Experience: 10+ years of related contracts administration experience. 5+ years of federal contracts experience.
- Role requirements
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, as well as advanced analytical, critical thinking, and negotiation abilities
- Must demonstrate proven experience leading successful disparate geographic teams
- Experience in identifying risks in terms & conditions and facilitating the mitigation of those risks
- Highly experienced with various contract types
- Proven experience in building and scaling contracts teams, including hiring, coaching, and performance management across geographically dispersed locations
- Advanced Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and customer agency supplements
- Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience negotiating contract terms
- Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint). Familiarity with Salesforce, Microsoft SharePoint Online, Oracle E-Business Suite, and AI tools are a plus.
- Location: This will be a hybrid position working in our GDIT facility in Falls Church, VA. Must be comfortable working onsite (3) days a week and traveling to meetings as needed.
- US Persons required
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
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- Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
- Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
Work Location:
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About this job
- Pay per year
- $164,382–$200,000 a year
- 61% above the $113,000 median for Contracts jobs on Jobera (145 salaries).
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Listing Details
- Posted
- October 26, 2026
- First seen
- October 26, 2026
- Last seen
- October 26, 2026
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- Trust Level
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