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Director, Contracts

Valiant Integrated Services
$400M.
United States
Sep 15, 2026
Valiant Integrated Services seeks a Director of Contracts to lead several contracts team members supporting Valiant's Mission Support (MS) line of business. This position will lead a team who performs cradle to grave contract management against multiple contract types including cost reimbursement, firm-fixed price, fixed price/level-of-effort, and time and materials. This position will primarily service USG programs and will be located in Herndon, VA. RESPONSIBILITIES: Serves as the contracts subject matter expert for the MS line of business. Collaborate with other functional and executive leadership to identify opportunities and mitigate risk items. Provides contract management guidance across a portfolio of programs with varying degrees of complexity. Responsible for training and development of direct staff. Reviews contract awards and modifications for accuracy and negotiates changes with the Government contracting agency or Prime Contractor. Work closely with Program Operations to ensure contractual compliance and coordinate with Government contracting agency to obtain clarifications or negotiate changes. Support client engagement and business development activities. Coordinate with Program Operations and Finance to resolve any programmatic or financial items that may arise. Coordinates with corporate legal to review and negotiate Teaming Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, and other legal documents as required. 8+ years of experience in USG contracts administration/management Minimum of Bachelor's Degree Masters of Business Administration is preferred 5+ years leading a team of contracts professionals 5+ years of managing a portfolio of contracts with a combined annual sales volume of at least $400M. Ability to complete assigned tasks independently with minimal oversight or guidance. Expert knowledge of contracting environment for federal government agencies particularly within the Department of Defense and Department of State. Strong knowledge and ability to apply requirements of federal contracting terms and conditions, including FAR/DFAR and applicable agency supplement requirements, and government accounting practices to contract administration activities. Strong knowledge and ability to apply the Service Contract Act (WD & CBA); Organizational Conflict of Interest; TINA; CAS; and other public and state laws affecting administration of services contracts. Understanding of export compliance/ITAR rules and regulations and laws as it applies to defense services on federal government contracts. Strong understanding of the Government acquisition process, regulations, processes and procedures. Ability to effectively manage project schedule, changes, claims, and enforcement of contract terms and conditions is critical. Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, interpersonal, analytic, briefing and writing capabilities. Ability to work independently or on a team in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple high priority items and deadlines is required. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office programs is required. Subject to background and drug testing. Active TS/SCI is required. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: This position may require CONUS or OCONUS travel. Applicant must have the ability and willingness to travel on an as-needed basis. Anticipated travel is less than 20%. Valiant Integrated Services is an employer who hires in accordance with applicable state and federal law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in compliance with those laws.