Lead, Contracts (Defense Tech)

Location: Ashburn, Virginia, US — on-site

Salary: $110,500–$205,000 annually for the Greater D.C. area

Company

hirify.global develops end-to-end defense technology solutions across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains, including unmanned aircraft systems, advanced radar, next-generation weapons, and RF sensing technologies.

What you will do

• Manage contracts from proposal and business development through negotiation, administration, performance, and delivery for government and commercial research and development projects.
• Assist with prime and subcontracting proposals and negotiate terms and conditions with government, commercial, and prime contractor customers.
• Ensure compliance with federal procurement regulations and serve as the primary interface with customer contracting officers and procurement agents.
• Advise management and program teams on contractual business decisions and contract performance matters.
• Provide guidance and training on federal procurement requirements to Program Managers, division staff, and other stakeholders.
• Work in a classified environment, including a SCIF when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 9 years of relevant experience; or a graduate degree and at least 7 years of related experience; or at least 13 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Active US Secret security clearance required.
• Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens; applicants must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Nice to have

• MBA or equivalent experience.
• Significant federal contract management experience with Cost Reimbursable, Time & Materials, and Firm Fixed Price contracts.
• Subject-matter expertise in contract management, FAR and DFARS regulations, proposal development, negotiation, and contract administration.
• Experience negotiating with government entities and prime contractors across various contract types.
• Familiarity with DCMA, DCAA, and other federal agencies.
• Experience managing intellectual property and data rights issues.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts independently in a diverse, multidisciplinary, fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, interpersonal, and collaboration skills; strong work ethic.
• Professional contracting certifications.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time on-site schedule in Ashburn, Virginia.
• 9/80 schedule: work 9 out of every 14 days for 80 hours, with every other Friday off.
• Health and disability insurance, 401(k) matching, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.
• Benefits and program availability may vary by hire date, schedule type, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
• Employment is subject to applicable background checks and, where permitted by law, pre-employment substance abuse testing.