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Director of ContractsRidgeline International • Chantilly, Virginia, USA
Director of Contracts

Director of Contracts

Ridgeline International • Chantilly, Virginia, USA
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

As Director of Contracts youll shape how we grow. You will be leading a high-impact team that ensures every agreement drives mission success mitigates risk and fuels innovation across our technical and labor portfolios. This role sits at the intersection of strategy compliance and business execution partnering with leaders across Growth Operations and Finance to translate opportunity into smart compliant solutions.

What Youll Do

Strategic Leadership

  • Develop and implement contract strategies that align with business objectives drive revenue and reduce risk
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on contractual financial and regulatory matters
  • Lead enterprise-level initiatives to modernize contract processes and improve visibility across the organization

Team & Culture

  • Lead and mentor a talented contracts team (administrators coordinators and managers) fostering professional growth and accountability
  • Promote a culture of partnership transparency and operational excellence
  • Create scalable systems and workflows that support both current and future growth
  • Operational Excellence

  • Oversee contract negotiation drafting and management across labor services and technical solutions
  • Partner with Growth teams to develop proposals pricing strategies and negotiation frameworks
  • Manage contract reviews renewals and modifications to ensure compliance and continuity
  • Analyze performance metrics and provide data-driven insights to inform leadership decisions
  • Risk & Compliance

  • Ensure adherence to federal regulations company policies and DCAA requirements
  • Conduct risk assessments for complex agreements and implement effective mitigation plans
  • Oversee contractual actions such as NDAs Teaming Agreements Reps & Certs contract types purchase orders pricing spreadsheets task orders and GSA documentation
  • Qualifications : Must Haves

  • Active Security clearance (or eligibility to obtain one)
  • Bachelors degree in Business Law or a related field
  • 10 years of progressive experience in contracts management ideally within government contracting or a technical services environment
  • Proven ability to lead large contract portfolios and high-performing teams
  • Strong understanding of contract law federal acquisition regulations and industry standards
  • Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills with both internal and external stakeholders
  • Experience with Costpoint or similar contract management systems
  • Nice to Haves :

  • CPCM or CFCM certification
  • Experience modernizing contract processes through technology or automation
  • Additional Information :

    Employee Benefits :

  • Company paid medical life disability and core vision coverage
  • 401k with immediate eligibility and a four percent company match
  • Health Savings Account with a company contribution
  • Paid time off with cash out option
  • Eleven paid holidays
  • Paid family and medical leave
  • Tuition assistance up to five thousand two hundred fifty dollars per year
  • Covered professional certifications and training
  • Commuter benefits
  • Pet benefits
  • Physical Requirements :

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office
  • Constantly work with computers and other information technology equipment
  • We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender gender identity or expression veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

    If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Ridgeline International through its online applicant system please contact Ridgelines Talent Management Department at or contact us through e-mail at

    This job description is intended to outline the primary responsibilities of the role but is not an exhaustive list of all duties required. Additional tasks responsibilities and assignments may be necessary based on business needs.

    In compliance with federal law all new hires must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment verification documentation upon hire.

    System High is a military-friendly employer. Our extensive work supporting the U.S. government provides veterans with an opportunity to continue serving their country in a new and meaningful way while building a successful civilian career.

    System High Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and consider candidates without regard to race color religion age national origin ancestry ethnicity gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation marital status veteran status disability genetic information citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

    Remote Work : No

    Employment Type : Full-time

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    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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