Director, Government Contracts

TL;DR

Director, Government Contracts (Legal/Procurement): Overseeing the full lifecycle of global government contracts and managing a team of contract professionals with an accent on regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and process optimization. Focus on negotiating complex contractual terms, ensuring adherence to federal and state statutes, and driving operational efficiency through contract lifecycle management systems.

Location: Must be based in Mesa, Arizona

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in smart mobility, developing technology-enabled solutions for safe cities and smart roadways, including safety cameras and tolling transaction management.

What you will do

• Lead and develop a team of contract managers and representatives to foster a culture of compliance and accountability.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of government contracts, including proposal review, negotiation, award, and performance monitoring.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on government contracting compliance and regulatory frameworks.
• Analyze contract terms to identify legal, financial, and operational risks, developing effective mitigation strategies.
• Optimize contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems and implement automation to improve procedural efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional business stakeholders to ensure timely administration and support compliance initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Juris Doctorate or Master’s degree in government procurement preferred.
• 10+ years of experience leading a government contracting function.
• Proven capability to design and implement processes that create efficiencies and transparency.
• Strong negotiation experience in customer or supplier-facing roles.
• Ability to effectively identify issues, analyze complex matters, and propose alternative courses of action.
• Proficiency in MS 365 and project/contract management platforms.

Culture & Benefits

• People-first philosophy with a focus on core values: Do What’s Right, Lead with Grace, Win Together, and Own It.
• Entrepreneurial environment within a rapidly growing company.
• Commitment to high performance, accountability, and innovation.
• Collaborative team culture that values diverse perspectives and global thinking.