Director of Contracts

  • Full-time

Company Description

Join SEAKR Engineering, a leading-edge provider of advanced electronics for space applications. Pushing the boundaries of technology on a mission to change the world for the better from space.

Job Description

  • Provide hands-on leadership for a team of contract specialists, ensuring the delivery of strategic contract solutions that align with company goals.
  • Lead the evaluation of business opportunities, proposal development, contract negotiation, and management, ensuring compliance with company policies, legal standards, and customer requirements.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to internal and external stakeholders, guiding program performance, mitigating risks, and influencing successful outcomes.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams, including Program Management, Finance, Legal, and Supply Chain, to drive results aligned with organizational goals.
  • Develop and implement negotiation strategies to secure defense contracts, emphasizing innovative approaches that improve acquisition timelines and strengthen customer relationships.
  • Lead program reviews, business strategy sessions, risk assessments, and contract-related activities to ensure successful program execution.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience (Advanced Degree preferred) with 6-10+ years of relevant experience in contracts, proposals, or negotiations.
  • Expertise in U.S. government contracting (FAR/DFAR), including complex international contracts and large-scale aerospace programs.
  • Proven success in managing high-value Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) contracts, Joint Ventures, and Offset Agreements.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance 
  • Strong financial acumen with experience analyzing terms and developing robust business cases.
  • Leadership experience managing diverse, geographically dispersed teams, fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment.
  • Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, capable of engaging with executive leadership, customers, and cross-functional teams effectively.
  • Cross-functional knowledge in Finance, Business Development, Program Management, or Supply Chain.

Preferred Qualifications

  • MBA or Juris Doctor (JD).
  • Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret: SCI Poly Security Clearance.
  • In-depth understanding of prime aerospace defense contractors.
  • Demonstrated ability to resolve complex contractual challenges creatively and strategically.

Additional Information

Compensation: Base pay range is $160,000 - $250,000 per year depending on qualifications. SEAKR has very rich medical, dental and vision insurance plans, along with a generous 401(k) retirement plan. In addition to base salary, employees are eligible for a year-end bonus. SEAKR offers a variety of paid leave, such as vacation, sick, bereavement, and FMLA. There is potential for a remote hybrid work schedule once training is complete.

SEAKR is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

US Citizenship Required

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