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Contract Leadership Development Jobs in Virginia

Omitron, Inc.

Site Lead

Dahlgren, VA · On-site

Prior experience leading a cleared site or team, including workforce development and personnel ... contract. * Certifications: Security+ within 6 months if not current; ScrumMaster (CSM) or PMI ...

QinetiQ US

Contracts Manager

Lorton, VA · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

Leadership & Team Management * Lead, mentor, and develop a team of contract administrators supporting development and production programs. * Review and approve team work products, ensuring accuracy ...

QinetiQ US

Contracts Manager

Lorton, VA · On-site +1

$90K - $120K/yr

Leadership & Team Management * Lead, mentor, and develop a team of contract administrators supporting development and production programs. * Review and approve team work products, ensuring accuracy ...

QinetiQ US

Contracts Manager

Lorton, VA · On-site +1

$90K - $120K/yr

Leadership & Team Management * Lead, mentor, and develop a team of contract administrators supporting development and production programs. * Review and approve team work products, ensuring accuracy ...

QinetiQ US

Contracts Manager

Lorton, VA · On-site +1

$134K - $175K/yr

Leadership & Team Management * Lead, mentor, and develop a team of contract administrators supporting development and production programs. * Review and approve team work products, ensuring accuracy ...

QinetiQ US

Contracts Manager

Lorton, VA · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

Leadership & Team Management * Lead, mentor, and develop a team of contract administrators supporting development and production programs. * Review and approve team work products, ensuring accuracy ...

Northrop Grumman

Contract Admin Mgr 3

Mclean, VA · On-site

$152K - $228K/yr

Prior experience in working in S/4 Prior experience in setting up contracts in S/4 or for entry into S/4 Prior organizational development, team start up leadership experience Prior experience in ...

L3HHCM20

Principal, Contracts

Herndon, VA · On-site +1

$91K - $122K/yr

This role requires a strong leader who can influence across functions, represent the company in ... Support proposal development activities, including estimating, pricing, and required contract ...

L3Harris Technologies

Principal, Contracts

Herndon, VA · On-site

$91K - $122K/yr

This role requires a strong leader who can influence across functions, represent the company in ... Support proposal development activities, including estimating, pricing, and required contract ...

Socket.dev

Senior IT Technical Recruiter

Falls Church, VA · On-site

$70K - $110K/yr

Partner with program/contract leadership to align hiring priorities with contract award timelines, ramp-up schedules, and recompete transitions. Process & Compliance * Ensure every submission meets ...

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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract leadership development in Virginia is $76,774.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,000.00 and $89,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a contract leadership development?

A Contract Leadership Development job involves designing, implementing, and managing leadership training programs on a contractual basis. Professionals in this role work with organizations to develop leadership skills among employees, often focusing on coaching, mentoring, and performance improvement. These roles may be short-term or project-based, addressing specific business needs. They require expertise in leadership development strategies, training methodologies, and organizational growth.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in contract leadership development?

To thrive in Contract Leadership Development, you need a strong background in organizational development, leadership training, and experience designing and facilitating learning programs, often supported by a degree in HR, business, or a related field. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), instructional design software, and certifications such as CPLP (Certified Professional in Learning and Performance) or training in leadership methodologies are valuable. Exceptional communication, adaptability, and relationship-building skills help you engage stakeholders and inspire participants. These abilities ensure that leadership initiatives are effectively delivered to drive positive organizational change and performance.

What are some common challenges faced in contract leadership development roles, and how can I prepare for them?

Professionals in Contract Leadership Development often navigate challenges such as adapting training programs to diverse organizational cultures, balancing multiple client expectations, and keeping leadership content relevant in evolving industries. To prepare, it's helpful to stay updated on leadership trends and continuously develop your instructional design and facilitation skills. Building strong client relationships and maintaining flexibility in your approach are also essential. Typically, you'll collaborate with HR teams, department heads, and senior executives to tailor initiatives that align with business goals. Success in this role involves blending strategic thinking with hands-on program delivery to create meaningful leadership development experiences.

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Infographic showing various Contract Leadership Development job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $76,774 per year, or $36.9 per hour.

Site Lead

Dahlgren, VA • On-site

Omitron, Inc.
51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Omitron, Inc.external

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Position Overview
Omitron helps keep space safe and navigable for the nation. We are the developer and sole maintainer of the Astrodynamics Support Workstation (ASW), the mission-critical software suite that serves as the algorithmic engine for high-accuracy spaceflight safety operations across the U.S. Government-providing orbital analysis and conjunction assessment for Space Situational Awareness customers spanning DoD, the Department of Commerce, and NASA. At the 19th Space Defense Squadron in Dahlgren, VA, that mission runs around the clock: tracking objects in orbit, warning of collisions, and preserving the nation's freedom of action in space. We are seeking an experienced Site Lead to run our Dahlgren team at the heart of it, working alongside Orbital Analysts and Engineers to deliver the products that enable government customer situational awareness and decision making.
The role integrates administrative, technical, and operational leadership of the Dahlgren site. Operationally, the team aligns to the Orbital Analysis Manager, who sets cross-site mission intent and holds program-level customer commitments; locally, you own the site's administrative rhythm, serve as the recognized technical authority, and act as the primary day-to-day customer interface. You are the trusted technical authority for customer and Prime engagements and the leader who keeps every analyst and engineer aligned to meaningful, mission-relevant work.Responsibilities
As Site Lead, you are accountable for three integrated leadership functions:
Administrative Leadership (Site Representation)
  • Represent corporate leadership on site as first point of contact for company matters; translate policy into local practice and channel site concerns, risks, and personnel issues back to leadership with recommended resolutions.
  • Own the site's administrative rhythm: approve timecards, adjudicate leave against mission coverage, and coordinate travel and expense reporting.
  • Drive the local personnel lifecycle: support recruiting and interviews, onboard new hires to productive contribution, and provide substantive input to appraisals, promotions, and retention actions.
  • Safeguard security, contractual, and corporate-policy compliance; maintain audit-ready documentation and pass internal and external reviews without findings.
Technical Leadership (Site SME)
  • Serve as the recognized subject matter expert for site mission systems and their architectures; when the customer weighs a hard problem, your judgment shapes the decision. Anticipate integration challenges, evaluate emerging tools, and steer the technical direction of the mission.
  • Architect and guide software integration across teams, platforms, and security domains so delivered capabilities interoperate cleanly with government and Prime systems.
  • Establish and enforce software development standards through hands-on code review, holding delivered tools to a bar of quality, security, and maintainability that withstands customer scrutiny.
  • Grow the team's technical depth: identify skill gaps against mission demands, build development plans, and mentor engineers and analysts across SDA mission areas.
Operations Leadership (Mission Execution)
  • Set daily and weekly site priorities aligned to the Orbital Analysis Manager's direction; keep every team member engaged in meaningful, customer-relevant work and eliminate idle capacity, misaligned effort, and duplication.
  • Move new hires into required training pipelines; sustain training currency for critical tasks so the site is ready for steady-state and surge operations.
  • Approve site schedules, deconflict resources, and resolve operational escalations with clear courses of action and documented risk acceptance; route program-level and cross-site issues to contract leadership with a recommendation.
  • Coordinate with other site teams: broker shared priorities, synchronize handoffs, and surface cross-team dependencies before they become blockers.
Customer Interface and Governance
  • Serve as the primary day-to-day interface at Dahlgren for operations status, risks, readiness, and decision briefs; escalate program-level commitments to contract leadership.
  • Provide concise SITREPs and course-of-action comparisons with impacts and recommended decisions; engage Prime and government customers recurringly to assess evolving needs and convert them into staffing, training, and tasking decisions.
  • Maintain a predictable battle rhythm (standups, weekly syncs, monthly readiness reviews, quarterly business reviews) with decisions, actions, owners, and due dates documented and visible.
People Leadership and Mission Continuity
  • Lead, coach, and evaluate site analysts and engineers; set growth goals, hold regular 1:1s, and reinforce accountability, disciplined processes, and professional communication.
  • Build succession plans for future site and technical leadership; ensure continuity for leader absences and no-notice contingencies and validate backfill readiness.
  • Lead site operations during surge or novel events, directing both operational and technical response.
Minimum Requirements
  • US Citizenship required
  • Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI (or ability to obtain and maintain).
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in a STEM or operations-related field (Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering; Computer Science; Physics; Mathematics; Operations Research; Data/Information Systems; or related). Relevant experience may substitute.
  • Experience:
    • 6+ years in space domain awareness, orbital analysis, missile warning, space control, or closely related mission operations in a cleared environment.
    • 2+ years leading teams in high-tempo operations, including setting priorities, approving schedules, and resolving escalations.
    • Demonstrated technical leadership: subject matter expertise in mission systems, software integration experience, and code review of team-developed software.
    • Customer and Prime interface experience, producing clear status reports, courses of action, and decision briefs.
  • Software: Working proficiency in Python (or similar) sufficient to review code, guide integration efforts, and set development standards.
  • Tools: JIRA or equivalent backlog system; Confluence or equivalent knowledge base; MS Office.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Education: Master's degree in Engineering, Systems/Operations Management, or related STEM field.
  • Experience:
    • Prior experience leading a cleared site or team, including workforce development and personnel input.
    • Robust proficiency with SDA mission systems including ASW, SPADOC, and ATLAS.
    • Strong grasp of Linux-based operating systems, particularly Red Hat, and management suites such as VMware.
    • Software development lifecycle experience, including CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and DevSecOps practices.
    • Prior experience as a site lead, team lead, or deputy program manager on a government services contract.
  • Certifications: Security+ within 6 months if not current; ScrumMaster (CSM) or PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner.
Working Relationships
  • Leads: Dahlgren site analysts and engineers.
  • Collaborates with: Other Omitron site leads, corporate leadership, and Prime program leadership.
  • Customer Interface: 19 SDS Command Team and government technical leadership; Prime oversight.
Schedule and Environment
  • On-site at Naval Support Facility Dahlgren, VA, supporting the 19th Space Defense Squadron.
  • Standard business hours with flexibility to support occasional surge, customer milestones, or shift coverage as required.
About Omitron
Omitron is an Aerospace Engineering and Information Technology small business headquartered in Beltsville, Maryland, with a field office in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and personnel at operational sites nationwide. Since 1984, Omitron has provided excellence in engineering services and product development to government and industry customers across civilian and military aerospace programs.
Omitron recognizes that outstanding people are the key to our success. We select highly qualified, motivated individuals and give them the environment they need to do work that matters, alongside competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and real career growth.
Omitron is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We strongly encourage women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans to apply.Benefits Include:
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • HSA or FSA accounts
  • Company-paid Short-Term/Long-Term Disability and AD&D insurance
  • Paid Federal Holidays
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Supplemental insurance options (AFLAC, Voluntary Life)
  • Professional Development Reimbursement
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