Director, Contracts (6316)

Why Youll Love This Role

At MetroStar contracts arent just about compliance theyre our strategic advantage. Were looking for a Director Contracts who is excited to lead grow and scale a high-performing team while serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership.

This role reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer and sits at the intersection of strategy execution and people leadership. Youll define the long-term vision for Contracts roll up your sleeves to lead complex negotiations when it matters most and mentor a team that supports critical government missions across defense civilian and intel agencies.

If youre a collaborative hands-on leader who enjoys balancing big-picture strategy with day-to-day impact this is a role where you can truly make a difference.

What Youll Do

Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership

• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership shaping enterprise-wide contracts and procurement strategies aligned with MetroStars growth objectives
• Define and execute the long-term vision for the Contracts & Procurement function ensuring scalability compliance and continuous improvement
• Provide front-end strategic assessment of business pursuits to support informed bid/no-bid and contract acquisition decisions
• Balance risk compliance and business agility to enable successful program delivery and customer outcomes

Hands-On Contract Execution (PlayerCoach)

• Operate as a hands-on playercoach personally leading complex high-risk or high-visibility contract negotiations
• Provide cradle-to-grave contract management for Federal contracts including FFP CPFF LH T&M IDIQs and task orders
• Negotiate prime contracts subcontracts modifications amendments and extensions within approved boundaries
• Interpret analyze and communicate RFQs/RFPs FAR DFARS agency regulations flow-downs and contract terms across the organization

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Lead mentor and develop the contracts and subcontracts team fostering a culture of accountability trust and continuous improvement
• Establish clear expectations performance goals and career development plans for team members
• Build a strong leadership bench and succession pipeline within the Contracts & Procurement organization
• Provide guidance and escalation support to the team on complex contractual issues

Risk Compliance & Governance

• Identify assess document and mitigate contractual risk in partnership with Legal Finance and executive leadership
• Ensure compliance with FAR DFARS agency regulations and internal policies across all contracts and procurements
• Implement and maintain standard contract practices and governance frameworks across the organization
• Support DCMA-approved purchasing systems and Contractor Procurement System Reviews (CPSR)

Operations Systems & Process Improvement

• Oversee contract lifecycle management processes and systems including contract repositories reporting and tracking mechanisms
• Manage and support government portals and systems (e.g. GSA eBuy/eLibrary PIEE CHESS SeaPort)
• Develop and maintain reports metrics and dashboards to measure contract performance risk and efficiency
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline contract administration and procurement processes

Proposals & Contract Closeout

• Support proposal development by authoring and reviewing compliant administrative business and cost/price proposal volumes
• Partner with capture and proposal teams to analyze solicitation requirements and develop competitive contractual strategies
• Lead contract closeout activities including preparation and submission of final documentation and vouchers
• Success in this role means building a confident high-performing contracts team while enabling MetroStar to grow responsibly through smart compliant and strategic contract execution.

Your Experience (The Must Haves for the Role)

• Bachelors degree in Business or a related field
• 10 years of Federal Government contracting experience with expert knowledge of FAR DFARS and agency regulations
• 5 years of supervisory or people leadership experience
• Experience supporting Federal agencies (e.g. DoD DHS DOS) including alternative acquisition approaches such as CSOs SBIRs and OTAs
• Proven ability to balance strategic priorities with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently exercise sound judgment and lead through influence
• Active Secret clearance (or ability to obtain one)
• Ability to travel as needed for client engagements training and business needs

Preferred Qualifications

• NCMA certifications (CPCM CFCM or similar)
• Legal background or Juris Doctor (JD) or significant experience partnering with Legal on complex government contracts and risk mitigation