Senior Director of Contracts and Compliance

About the role

Lead the contracts function for Government Services and Government Medical Services in the US. Manages, conducts, and administers the government contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders. Oversees other compliance functions such as contract deliverable reporting, proposal efforts, and responding to requests for information. This role, in collaboration with others, will provide contractual advice and counsel to the US Government Services Leadership Team. Strong communication and leadership as well as client engagement and acquisition shaping skills are critical to success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a focal point with the Program Management, Finance, and other departments for resolution of problems regarding contract requirements
• Carries out established policies and compliance with applicable federal regulations
• Leads all proposal management compliance efforts in coordination with business development professionals and technical writers
• Solicit and receive cost or pricing data required for disclosure to the customer in accordance with applicable federal regulations including Truth In Negotiation Act
• Collect and verify proper documentation to prepare Certificate of Cost or Pricing Data
• Develop contractual documents for accuracy, performance risk, and conformance with contract terms, conditions, and other provisions including applicable federal regulations and business team objectives prior to review / signature / acceptance
• Advise management as to whether to launch a bid protest, draft and submit bid protests
• Be the focal escalation point for all US Government Services contractual communications and commitments
• Manage contract change process and works with Program management, IT, Finance, and other disciplines to mitigate performance risk
• Guide the development of subcontract statements of work and flow-down of mandatory or otherwise necessary/prudent from a business and contract perspective
• Draft and negotiate contractual instruments
• Advise and support the US Government Services operational teams on program issues / developments relative to assigned contracts
• Monitor program performance for scope changes and recommends appropriate corrective actions
• Support and provide assistance to internal or external auditors in compliance reviews
• Supervise/manage other Contract and Compliance Professionals of lower grades and give performance reviews
• Manages the purchasing system to ensure compliance with established processes and FAR requirements
• Keeps CEO of US Government Services informed of activities and staff development

Job Profile

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of procurement law/regulations, legal concepts
• Strong knowledge of policies/procedures as related to contract administration
• High emotional intelligence with demonstrated ability to set a course and bring his/her peers forward with them
• Excellent analytical, written, communication and presentation skills
• Ability to identify and assist in management and control of contract changes
• Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to effectively work across teams and functions

Required Work Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of direct contract management experience

Required Qualifications: 

• BS from accredited university or college or equivalent education
• Certifications in Contract Management are preferred but not required.

Required Languages:

• Foreign language preferred but not required

Travel / Rotation Requirements:

• Must be willing to travel approximately 15% of the time.