Senior Director – Contracts Compliance & Operations

Amentum

. Develop, implement, and continuously improve corporate policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with federal government contracting regulations (FAR/DFARS and agency supplements) and commercial contracting requirements.

Posted 3/28/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $200,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, implement, and continuously improve corporate policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with federal government contracting regulations (FAR/DFARS and agency supplements) and commercial contracting requirements.
Conduct risk assessments and compliance reviews; lead audit activities and monitor corrective actions to strengthen the contracts compliance program.
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure unified compliance practices across the organization that align with business objectives and regulatory expectations.
Oversee internal and external audit responses and compliance reporting for the Contracts function.
Design and implement company-wide training programs on contract compliance, regulatory requirements, and effective contract negotiation practices.
Ensure appropriate tools, systems, and technologies are in place to support compliance tracking, reporting, and training.
Partner with IT and operational leads to drive system automation, improve data visibility, and enhance compliance reporting capabilities.
Establish and maintain enterprise governance frameworks to ensure consistent application of contract compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls across the organization.
Lead and mentor a cross-functional compliance and operations team.
Monitor emerging regulatory and industry trends and translate them into actionable business guidance.
Support due diligence and integration activities for acquisitions from a contracts compliance perspective.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Government Contracting and Acquisition, or related field (Master’s or JD preferred)
Typically 18+ years of progressive experience in government contracting, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
Deep knowledge of federal government regulations (FAR/DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and audit practices
US Citizenship is required to apply.
Preferred: Experience in a publicly traded government services company with an international business portfolio.
Certifications such as CPCM, CFCM, or PMP.
Familiarity with DCAA/DCMA expectations and audit engagements.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract compliancerisk assessmentscompliance reviewsaudit activitiesdata visibilitysystem automationcompliance trackingcompliance reportingcontract negotiationgovernance frameworks

Soft Skills

collaborationleadershipmentoringcommunicationorganizational skillscross-functional teamworkproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingadaptabilityguidance

Certifications

CPCMCFCMPMP