Director, Defense Division Contracts

Location: Buffalo, NY; onsite or hybrid. Remote schedules may be considered if not located near a hirify.global site, with regular monthly travel to East Aurora, New York for those outside the Buffalo area.

Salary: $165,000–$200,000 annually.

Company

hirify.global develops and manufactures advanced products and systems for aerospace, defense, and other demanding technical applications.

What you will do

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Defense Division Contracts organization.
• Develop and execute contract strategies across defense programs in alignment with operational and financial objectives.
• Advise senior leadership and internal stakeholders on negotiations, renewals, amendments, commerciality, and dispute resolution.
• Lead high-stakes negotiations with government agencies, private companies, and international defense organizations.
• Support defense proposals through pricing strategy, risk identification, and solicitation compliance.
• Oversee contract performance, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and acquisition-related due diligence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 15 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; CFCM certification may contribute. Master’s or PhD preferred.
• At least 12 years of contract management experience in a government contracting environment, including 5 years in mid- to senior-level leadership.
• Extensive experience negotiating, drafting, and managing contracts subject to US Government regulations, especially FAR and DFARS.
• Experience supporting competitive and non-competitive proposals.
• Strong influence, communication, collaboration, leadership, and team development skills.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance and access U.S. export-controlled information.

Culture & Benefits

• Performance-focused, collaborative, and inclusive workplace with employee resource groups and team-building activities.
• Annual profit sharing, matching 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, FSA, and HSA.
• Flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leave, and relocation assistance.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental insurance coverage.
• Tuition assistance, mentorship, coaching, and leadership development programs.
• International and domestic travel is part of the role.