Director Subcontracting Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

Req ID: 386110 

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We are currently seeking a Director of Contracts, Subcontracts, and Procurement to join our team in Herndon, Virginia (US-VA), United States (US).

Job Summary:

NTT DATA currently seeks an accomplished Director of Contracts, Subcontracts, and Procurement for our Federal business unit. This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of federal contracts, commercial subcontracts, and corporate procurement activities within a mid‑sized federal government IT services contractor. This individual will serve as the company’s primary subject matter expert on U.S. federal acquisition regulations, ensuring all contract and procurement activities align with federal requirements, company policies, and strategic business objectives.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in federal contracting, exceptional communication abilities, and a proven history of leading high‑performing teams within a contractor’s corporate shared services environment. This role reports to senior executive leadership and interfaces regularly with all levels of the organization, federal agency representatives, auditors, and industry partners and competitors.

Job Duties: 

• Lead and manage the Contracts, Subcontracts, and Procurement departments providing strategic direction, operational oversight and business advice.
• Serve as the company’s primary subject matter expert on U.S. federal acquisition regulations, including FAR, DFARS, GSAR/GSAM, agency‑specific FAR supplements.
• Oversee negotiation, administration, and compliance of all federal contracts and commercial subcontracts, ensuring favorable terms and strict adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the corporate Subcontracts and Procurement Director and team activities, including vendor qualification, purchasing system compliance, and supply chain risk management.
• Provide expert guidance on contract structures, terms, pricing models, and risk mitigation strategies across cost‑reimbursement, fixed‑price, T&M, and incentive‑based contracts.
• Manage the administration of GSA Multiple‑Award Schedule (MAS) contracts, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs), multiple‑award IDIQ vehicles, and other agencywide acquisition contracts.
• Lead corporate response and engagement with federal oversight bodies, including GSA, DCAA, DCMA, DoL, and other agency auditors.
• Oversee company readiness and participation in compliance audits such as CPSR, DoL SCLS reviews, GSA pre‑award and annual MAS assessments, and other federal oversight evaluations.
• Work collaboratively with executive leadership, program managers, finance, legal, and business development to support proposal submissions, strategic initiatives, and operational delivery.
• Communicate complex contractual and regulatory issues clearly and effectively up and down the chain of command.
• Establish and maintain internal policies, processes, and controls in an ISO 9001-certified environment that ensure compliant contract administration and procurement operations.
• Mentor, develop, and evaluate staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional excellence.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, finance, marketing, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in U.S. federal contract administration within a federal contractor environment.
• Minimum 10 years of experience managing teams in a corporate shared services or centralized contracts/ procurement organization.
• Minimum 10 years of experience researching, interpreting, and applying federal acquisition regulations (FAR, DFARS, GSAR/GSAM, agency FAR supplements, etc.).
• Minimum 10 years of experience reviewing and negotiating terms and conditions of U.S. federal contracts and commercial subcontracts within the federal supply chain.
• Minimum 10 years of experience supporting pricing activities for federal contracts, including cost‑reimbursement contract types.
• Minimum 10 years of experience administering GSA MAS, GWACs, IDIQs, and agencywide acquisition contracts.
• Minimum 10 years of experience interacting with federal auditors (GSA, DCAA, DCMA, DoL), including CPSR participation and oversight.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, finance, marketing or a related discipline.
• Prior leadership of CPSR‑approved purchasing systems or experience remediating CPSR findings.
• Roles in foreign-owned businesses governed by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA).

NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this role is $159,472 - $265,788. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. If the position offered in temporary, the position will not be eligible for incentive compensation. This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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