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SCAN Health Plan

Director, Contracts

Long Beach, CA · On-site

Founded in 1977 as the Senior Care Action Network, SCAN began with a simple but radical idea: that ... The Job The Director of Contracts is a strategic leader within SCAN's Network Management team ...

ManTech International

Director, Contracts

Herndon, VA · On-site

$144K - $260K/yr

As a senior leader within the organization, the Director of Contracts will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to support the organization's contract administration efforts and ...

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems

$65K - $87K/yr

Must have at least one manager level direct report * Is accountable for the performance and results ... R & Senior Leadership. Required Qualifications * Required education and experience: Associate ...

ManTech

Director, Contracts

Herndon, VA · Hybrid

$144K - $260K/yr

As a senior leader within the organization, the Director of Contracts will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to support the organization's contract administration efforts and ...

ManTech

Director, Contracts Administration

Herndon, VA · Hybrid

$159K - $287K/yr

In this leadership role, you will serve as a trusted executive advisor to senior leadership, shape strategic customer relationships, and direct full lifecycle contract administration to align with ...

Trident Systems LLC

Senior Director of Contracts

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$170K - $250K/yr

Senior Director of Contracts Requisition ID: 1870 Position Location: Fairfax, VA Position Reports To: CFO Supervises Others: Yes At Trident Systems, we believe that strong engineering principles are ...

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How much do senior director contracts jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior director contracts in the United States is $134,046.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $99,500.00 and $171,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Director Contracts vs Contract Manager?

AspectSenior Director ContractsContract Manager
CredentialsTypically requires advanced degrees (JD, MBA) and extensive experienceUsually requires a bachelor's degree and relevant contract management certifications
Work EnvironmentStrategic leadership in corporate settings, overseeing large teams and complex contractsOperational role focused on drafting, negotiating, and managing individual contracts
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in large corporations, government agencies, and multinational firmsFound across various industries including manufacturing, healthcare, and technology

The Senior Director Contracts typically holds a higher strategic and leadership role, overseeing contract functions at an organizational level, while the Contract Manager focuses on day-to-day contract execution and management. Both roles require strong negotiation skills and industry knowledge, but differ mainly in scope and seniority.

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Infographic showing various Senior Director Contracts job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $134,046 per year, or $64.4 per hour.

Sr Director Contracts (DoD contracts)

Saint Petersburg, FL • On-site

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees
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$82K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

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Company Overview
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters.
Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders.
Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs.
If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!
Job Summary
Participates in the development and fulfillment of contract requirements in the purchase and/or sale/delivery of DoD ammunition/munition production programs through equipment, materials, products or services. Evaluates contract compliance and advises others on contractual rights and obligations. Requests or approves amendments to contract terms or contract extensions. Prepares bids or requests for proposals (RFPs), including specifications and requirements; negotiates contract terms and participates in the determination of acceptable bids.
Impact of the Role
General Profile
  • Provides leadership and direction through managers
  • Must have at least one manager level direct report
  • Is accountable for the performance and results of a division or region
  • Executes business plans and contributes to the development of functional strategy
  • Decisions are guided by functional or major operational segment strategy and priorities
  • Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions
  • Directs all activities in the organization's contracts administration function.
  • Oversees the preparation and administration of bids, proposals, negotiations, and contracts that follow company policies and legal requirements.
  • Directs the contracts administration staff and guides compliance with complex contractual and regulatory requirements.
  • Directs and develops policies and processes that govern the contract administration staff and provides guidance on contract terms and the assessment of contract proposals.
  • Has deep knowledge of the contract life cycle, types of contracts, and applicable government regulations.
  • Negotiates complex or high-value contracts.
  • Leads and directs the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination with concurrence from HR & Senior Leadership.
      • Required Qualifications
      • Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 10-12 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
      • Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

      Preferred Qualifications
      • Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
      • Discipline/Major: Business or relevant degree preferred
      • Additional certifications: NCMA Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) preferred
      • Knowledge, skills & abilities: Oral and written communication skills. Leadership skills. Contract compliance. Contract lifecycle management. Contract negotiation. Contracts management & administration. Contract review. Contracting terms and conditions. Contract management software.
      • Other: Government contracts experience strongly preferred
      • Extensive experience negotiating, drafting, and managing contracts subject to USG regulations, in particular FAR & DFARS

      Physical Requirements
      • Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
      • Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

      Travel Requirements
      Up to 25% travel likely.
      The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.

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