
Senior Director – Contracts Compliance & Operations
Amentum
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Virginia • United States
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Salary
💰 $200,000 - $220,000 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- 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
- 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
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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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