Director of Contracts

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated

Director of Contracts at Teledyne leading the contracts function supporting aerospace and defense technologies. Overseeing contract strategy, compliance, and partnership with executive leadership.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeRancho Cordova • California, Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $150,400 - $200,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the full lifecycle of U.S. government and commercial contracts, from proposal through closeout
Direct negotiations and execution of complex agreements, including long-term and confidentiality agreements
Advise executive leadership on contractual strategy, obligations, and risk mitigation
Review solicitations to identify key requirements, risks, and deliverables
Partner with finance, legal, and program teams on pricing and contract strategy
Oversee administration of prime contracts, subcontracts, and commercial agreements
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including federal acquisition rules and export controls
Support audits and maintain contract documentation and reporting
Drive process improvements, standardization, and contract governance
Lead, mentor, and develop contracts staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

8–10+ years of contracts experience, including government contracting – required
Strong leadership, negotiation, and analytical skills – required
Ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate effectively – required
Deep knowledge of federal acquisition regulations and defense contracting practices – required
Extensive experience managing complex government contracts and teams – required
Experience with enterprise resource planning systems – preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field – required (Master’s a plus)
U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance – required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Professional development opportunities
A culture focused on accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement

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Hard Skills & Tools

Contract Lifecycle ManagementRisk MitigationContract NegotiationContract AdministrationCompliance ManagementProcess ImprovementContract GovernanceSolicitation ReviewPricing StrategyAudit Support

Soft Skills

Influencing Senior StakeholdersEffective CommunicationTeam DevelopmentMentoring

Certifications

U.S. CitizenshipSecurity Clearance Eligibility