Computer World Services

Director of Contracts – Procurement

Computer World Services

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Falls Church • Virginia • United States

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

ERP

About the role

  • Lead the Contracts and Procurement function company-wide, establishing policies, procedures, and internal controls aligned with FAR, DFARS, GSA regulations, and commercial contracting standards.
  • Serve as the primary advisor to executive leadership on contractual risk, negotiation strategy, pricing structures, and regulatory compliance.
  • Develop and execute departmental strategy to support corporate growth objectives, including prime contract expansion, GSA Schedule management, subcontracting strategy, and teaming structures.
  • Provide executive oversight of all contracts from pre-award through closeout, including proposals, negotiations, award, administration, modifications, REAs, claims, and disputes.
  • Direct procurement strategy and purchasing operations to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and internal policies.
  • Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, GSA regulations, SBA regulations, and applicable federal and state contracting requirements.
  • Build, mentor, and lead the Contracts and Procurement team, including hiring, training, performance management, and succession planning.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Contracts, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in contracts and procurement, with significant federal contracting exposure.
  • Strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, GSA MAS, and subcontracting best practices.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting or leading interactions with COs/CORs and contract compliance stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to lead negotiations, manage risk, and drive contract outcomes without slowing delivery.
  • Experience with Deltek Costpoint (preferred) or comparable government contracting ERP systems.
  • Strong leadership and executive-level communication skills.
  • Experience with due diligence, a plus
Benefits
  • Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
  • Commitment to inclusion of all qualified individuals
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