Vice President, Federal Civilian Contracts

Responsibilities for this Position

Location: USA VA Falls Church

Full Part/Time: Full time

Job Req: RQ214607

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret

Public Trust/Other

Required:

None

Job Family: Executives

Skills: Acquisition Management, Contract Management, Executive Leadership

Certifications: None

Experience: 20 + years of related experience

US Citizenship

Required:

Yes

GDIT's Contracts and Acquisition Management Office (CAMO) is seeking a highly experienced Vice President of Contracts to lead the Federal Civilian Division. This strategic leader will bring advanced expertise in Federal Government contracting and a demonstrated ability to manage complex, high-value portfolios.

As the leader of a high-performing organization of more than 25 professionals, the successful candidate will exhibit collaborative and strategic leadership skills, driving operational excellence across a diverse team. In addition to federal contracting knowledge, extensive experience in State and Local contract management is required. The Vice President of Contracts should have significant experience in contracts.

This role is a key member of the Federal Civilian Division leadership team and reports directly to GDIT's Vice President of Contracts. The position is based at GDIT headquarters in Falls Church, VA.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Vice President of Contracts, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of Federal Civilian agencies.

• Lead end-to-end negotiation of contract terms from proposal stage through program close-out, ensuring strict compliance with applicable regulations and organizational policies.
• Champion and seek out strategic opportunities to grow existing contracts and shape future opportunities in line with the rapid pace of technological advancements and tailor them to specific agency needs.
• Coordinate negotiation strategies and approvals with senior management and executive leadership to achieve timely and effective outcomes.
• Provide daily counsel, interpretation, and strategic advice on contracts and acquisition requirements to business leaders and stakeholders.
• Serve as a key member of proposal teams, shaping pricing and scheduling strategies, aligning requirements, and conducting thorough risk assessments.
• Leverage a dynamic and forward-thinking approach to navigating federal markets and assessing their impact on business operations.
• Participate in program reviews, executive briefings, and customer engagements to ensure contractual integrity and strategic alignment.
• Engage with agency contracting executives to build and strengthen relationships that drive collaboration and business growth.

Bring your Contracts expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Vice President of Contracts must have:

• Education: Bachelor's degree;
  Master's degree in business, law or similar discipline preferred.
• Experience: Twenty (20+) years of contract experience.
• Additional
  
  Experience:
  
  15+ years of strategic involvement in industry; demonstrable knowledge of Federal Civilian and State and Local agency acquisition needs; deep understanding and experience in contracting terms & conditions specific to Federal Civilian and State and Local agencies.
• Technical skills: FAR regulations; NCMA, Oracle and Salesforce.
• Security clearance level: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• US citizenship required
  .
• Role requirements: Cradle to grave contract experience with Federal Civilian and State and Local agencies.
• Location: Hybrid to GDIT's Falls Church office with the expectation of working a minimum of three (3+) days per week in the office.

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• Rewards:
  Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off.

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