Director, Contracts

Job description

CALIBRE Systems, inc., an employee-owned, mission focused solutions and digital transformation company is seeking candidates for a Director of Contracts position, supporting our headquarters in Alexandria, VA. This is a hybrid role.

The Director of Contracts reports to the Executive Vice President/CHRO and provides strategic and operational leadership for all government contracting activities across the organization. This role is responsible for end‑to‑end contract lifecycle management, proposal and pricing support, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation for a diverse portfolio of federal, state, and local government contracts.

The Director of Contracts serves as a senior advisor to executive leadership and program teams, ensuring contracts are administered in accordance with FAR, DFARS, and other applicable regulations while supporting business growth and customer mission success.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and develop the Contracts organization, including supervision, mentoring, performance management, training, and retention of Contract Administration staff

Oversee the administration of complex government contracts across multiple contract vehicles and types (e.g., IDIQ, cost‑reimbursement, T&M, fixed‑price)

Provide expert guidance on contract interpretation, compliance, and risk management to executive leadership, program managers, and functional stakeholders

Serve as the senior point of contact on contractual matters with government contracting officers, contracting officer representatives, and prime contractor partners

Ensure compliant contract lifecycle execution, including review, negotiation, award, modification, performance monitoring, and closeout

Identify contractual, financial, and regulatory risks and recommend mitigation strategies aligned with business objectives and compliance requirements

Support proposal development and capture efforts, including participation in proposal reviews, pricing strategy discussions, and compliance assessments

Review and approve high‑quality, compliant business and pricing proposals submitted to government customers

Maintain audit readiness and support interactions with oversight agencies such as DCAA, DCMA, and internal audit functions

Develop, implement, and enforce contracts policies, procedures, and internal controls consistent with regulatory and business requirements

Monitor changes in government regulations and industry trends and advise leadership on potential impacts to programs and operations

Train and brief internal stakeholders on contract administration practices, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies

Perform other duties as assigned in support of organizational goals

Required Skills

Proven executive‑level leadership experience in government contracts and contract management

Deep working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and other applicable federal, state, and local government contracting regulations

Demonstrated experience managing risk, compliance, and audit interactions in a government contracting environment

Strong analytical, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving skills

Ability to lead cross‑functional collaboration among legal, finance, pricing, compliance, and program management teams

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief senior executives and government officials

Track record of building strong, professional relationships with government customers and external partners

Ability to balance compliance requirements with business growth and operational efficiency

High degree of integrity, judgment, and accountability consistent with government contracting standards

required Experience

Bachelor’s degree in contracts, business, law, finance, or a related field, or minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible government contracts experience; advanced degree preferred

Professional certification preferred, including one or more of the following: Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM)

Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM)

Senior Professional in Supply Management (SPSM)

Essential Functions

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment

Ability to manage multiple priorities across concurrent programs and proposals

Strong critical‑thinking and decision‑making skills

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

Ability to perform extended periods of desk‑based work

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Worksite address

alexandria, VA, 22350, US

Who can apply

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