Contracts Director

General Dynamics Information Technology

. Oversees the work of the contracts administration staff within the State and Local Sector .

Posted 5/24/2026full-timeFalls Church • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $164,382 - $200,100 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversees the work of the contracts administration staff within the State and Local Sector
Ensures internal contractual compliance with relevant terms and conditions
Provides advice, counsel and interpretation of contracts and acquisition requirements to various leaders
Negotiates contracts, including price, terms, and conditions
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
Develops and implements strategies for staff growth and professional development
Fosters a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration
Engages agency contracting executive counterparts to develop and cultivate relationships
Reviews and approves solicited and unsolicited proposals

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of related experience
Bachelor’s degree or 14+ years of related contracts administration experience in lieu of degree
5+ years of State and Local experience
US Federal Acquisition preferred
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
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 multiple State and Local Procurement Regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and customer agency supplements
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
Familiarity with Salesforce, Microsoft SharePoint Online, Oracle E-Business Suite, and AI tools are a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
Competitive pay
Paid time off
15 days of paid leave per calendar year
10 paid holidays per year
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Personal accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Business travel and accident insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

contracts administrationcontract negotiationrisk identificationcontract typesstaff growth strategiesperformance managementState and Local Procurement RegulationsFederal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)proposal reviewscontract compliance

Soft Skills

oral communicationwritten communicationinterpersonal communicationleadershipcollaborationcontinuous improvementrelationship buildingcoachingteam managementproblem solving