Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. 

Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.  

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

The Government Contract Director is responsible for proactively working with the business team, Legal, stakeholders, and leadership to win and perform contracts in accordance with applicable statutes, regulations and contract terms, conditions and requirements.  As such, this role must promptly identify issues, timely escalate with recommendations, and collaborate with colleagues and management to drive compliant solutions. This is a management role, responsible for guiding and developing members of the Contracts Team in successful execution of the same.  Additionally, the Government Contracts Director will interact with government contracting offices, customer personnel and channel partners during the entire lifecycle of a contract and will mentor the Contracts Team in developing similar contractual relationships.  This role is a key member of the business, reporting to the General Counsel.

Job duties to include but are not limited to;

• Lead and manage the contracts team to ensure its performing effectively and achieving its business goals
• Ensure that legal contracts budget and resources are managed effectively
• Support the evaluation of new business opportunities in coordination with sales, programs, and other stakeholders, and provide contractual guidance on same.
• Working with Legal partner, lead proposal responses and contract negotiations, including:  efficient disbursement of contract requirements and term & conditions to appropriate stakeholders and owners to obtain SDI positions; ability to clearly and concisely communicate requests and actions to stakeholders and owners; prepare redlines reflecting SDI positions; and negotiate terms and conditions.
• Provide guidance to the business demonstrating your substantive knowledge of and experience with contracting process and contract interpretation.
• Support and drive efficient contract negotiation and execution with customers and subcontractors.
• Provide oversight of contract sign-off from appropriate stakeholders and maintenance of version control on all iterations of contracts internally and with clients.
• Serve as point-of-contact between SDI and customers, subcontractors and vendors on contract-related matters.
• Responsible for administration of federal government contracts and some state & local government contracts and support stakeholders on same, i.e., program team.
• Maintain complete contract records and ensure development/maintenance of contract management processes and procedures.
• Monitor contract life cycle including renewals, extensions, and close-outs.
• Working with Legal and appropriate stakeholders, identify and analyze risk and escalate appropriately.
• Collaborate with business and corporate compliance teams on contract compliance monitoring and audits.

Education/Training/Experience Requirements:    

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 7 years of relevant contract management experience with a government contractor OR Master's degree plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant Contract Management experience.

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Understanding of FAR/DFARS and government unique requirements.

• Proven record of judgment, discretion and reasoning, particularly as it pertains to balancing business needs and legal requirements and ethical/compliance obligations, and management escalation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and penchant for accuracy, timeliness and organization.
• Problem-solving skills, program management, ability to drive contract negotiations to resolution while meeting business needs and protecting SDI.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to work effectively, independently and collaboratively with teams.
• Demonstrated ability for continuous improvement and growth for yourself, of others, and for your employer.
• Microsoft Office 365, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams

Background:  This position requires Sensitive Security Information (SSI) access and vetting via the TSA.  Applicant must successfully pass a federal background investigation.

SDI is a Federal Contractor and a drug-free workplace. By submitting an application, I confirm that I understand that the Company has a right to require me to submit to a drug test prior to employment and at any time during my employment, to the extent permitted by law.

With colleagues stretching across the globe, we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity, we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans, Pride Network, Black Employee Network, Women@Work Network, and Neurodiversity. 

Across our company, we recognize excellence, culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards, our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities, people, and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day, a global celebration of Smiths around our network. 

Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future. 

We offer…

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

Smiths Detection is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity PostersIf you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email [email protected].

The compensation for this position ranges from $118,000 - 179,000/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills, job-related knowledge, and experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions. Smiths Detection provides comprehensive benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply.

If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail [email protected] or call toll-free 877-703-1029. This email and phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response. Smiths Detection, Inc. participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)