
Director β Contracts, Procurement, Compliance
Posted Sep 28

Posted Sep 28
This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.
β’ Oversee the daily operations of the division, including Contracts, Procurement/Sourcing, Certifications, and Risk & Compliance.
β’ Manage the shared intake/ticketing system, handling triage, assignments, and service commitments.
β’ Coordinate and manage 1099 contractors, establishing priorities, standards, and timelines.
β’ Act as the primary contact and escalation point for various requests.
β’ Keep clients and leadership updated on relevant matters.
β’ Lead engagements from initial discovery through to execution and closure.
β’ Ensure all company and client certifications and accreditations are current.
β’ Guarantee compliance with government contract obligations.
β’ Maintain and update policies and procedures effectively.
β’ Facilitate a governance-and-risk cadence across the teams.
β’ Recognize issues that require Legal support and engage them with the necessary context.
β’ Elevate significant matters to the President.
β’ Provide reports on queue health, turnaround times, and risk to the President.
β’ Uphold an impartial governance-and-risk review that operates independently from daily delivery.
β’ Minimum of 7 years of experience in compliance, contracts, procurement, or a similar operational role.
β’ Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively.
β’ Direct experience with government contracting, particularly in federal and ideally SLED procurement and compliance.
β’ Proven track record in people management, holding accountability for team output and deadlines.
β’ Familiarity with certifications and accreditations relevant to government contracting.
β’ Experience drafting and managing MSA, SOW, teaming agreements, and NDAs.
β’ Background in procurement/sourcing activities.
β’ Understanding of governance, risk, and audit processes.
β’ Excellent organizational skills, follow-through, and sound judgment.
β’ Comfortable managing an intake queue and adhering to published service commitments.
β’ Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
β’ Ability to establish credibility with clients and serve as an escalation point.
β’ Good judgment regarding when to escalate issues to Legal or leadership.
β’ Preferred: experience managing a shared-services or ticketed intake model.
β’ Preferred: relevant credentials such as CFCM/CPCM, CO/COR, or a compliance certification.
β’ Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
β’ Collaborative, inclusive, and diverse work environment.
β’ Accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
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