Director of Contracts

The Director of Contracts will serve as the company’s senior contracts authority, owning the full lifecycle of government and commercial contracts. This role is intentionally individual-contributor–heavy at the outset, with responsibility for personally managing and negotiating critical agreements while building the contracts function from the ground up.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Legal Studies, Engineering, or related field (JD or advanced degree a plus)
• 8–12+ years of contracts experience within aerospace, defense, or government contracting environments
• Demonstrated experience negotiating and managing FAR/DFARS-based contracts
• Experience operating in small, mid-sized, or startup organizations where roles are hands-on
• Strong working knowledge of DoD contracting practices and compliance requirements
• Ability to operate independently, exercise sound judgment, and balance risk with business objectives
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI DoD clearance
• Active Secret Clearance

Benefits

• Opportunity to build and lead the contracts function at a growing A&D startup
• High-impact role with direct access to executive leadership
• Meaningful work supporting national security and advanced technology programs