Vice President of Contracts

Aurex is a rapidly growing, mission-focused national security and space technology company serving the U.S. Department of War, U.S. Space Force, NASA, Intelligence Community, and Commercial Space customers.

Huntsville, AL

This is a strategic growth leadership position responsible for enabling expansion of Aurex and all its legal entities across major federal and commercial contract vehicles and classified programs while protecting enterprise value, margin, and compliance posture.

The VP of Contracts will be a trusted advisor to the CFO and executive leadership team, partnering closely with Business Development, Capture, Program Management, Security, and Finance.

• Drive enterprise contract strategy aligned with aggressive growth objectives in DoW, Space, and Intelligence markets
• Support leadership and Business Development in the formation of strategy and execution for large IDIQs, GWACs, BPAs, OTAs, JVs, and multi‑award vehicles
• Oversee prime contracts, subcontracts, and enterprise Terms & Conditions governance, while also supporting broader teaming, partnering, channel and consortium agreements
• Serve as executive SME for FAR/DFARS, classified contracting, and regulatory compliance
• Assist the CFO in broader corporate legal governance matters
• Manage and optimize relationships with external legal counsel

Direct Oversight Of Contracting Activities Supporting:

• Department of War (Army, Navy, Air Force, OSD)
• U.S. Space Force
• Special Operations Command (SOCOM)
• NASA (civil and national security space)
• GSA contract vehicles (OASIS, Polaris, MAS, ASTRO, Alliant, etc.)
• Intelligence Community (FBI, NRO, NSA, NGA, DIA, and related agencies)

The executive will bring demonstrated experience securing and administering high‑value prime contracts and major multi‑award vehicles.

• Establish and execute a scalable contracting strategy aligned with corporate growth plans
• Structure and negotiate complex prime contracts, IDIQs, OTAs, subcontracts, and teaming agreements
• Lead contract type strategy (FFP, CPFF, CPAF, T&M, hybrid structures)
• Guide risk allocation, pricing structure implications, and margin protection

• Lead enterprise subcontract management strategy
• Oversee FAR/DFARS flow‑down compliance
• Manage subcontract risk, disputes, and performance challenges
• Align subcontracting approach with prime contract obligations and financial objectives

• Own and standardize enterprise contract templates and negotiation frameworks
• Protect intellectual property, data rights, and margin position
• Ensure consistency between commercial and government compliance obligations
• Develop scalable contract playbooks and internal guidance

• Serve as primary contractual advisor to the CFO
• Support corporate governance initiatives and risk mitigation strategy
• Assist CFO in managing outside legal counsel across government contracting, export compliance, corporate, and regulatory matters
• Support M&A due diligence and strategic partnerships

• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, EAR, CMMC, CPSR and classified contract requirements
• Interface with DCAA, DCMA, and other oversight and regulating bodies
• Maintain audit readiness across the enterprise
• Support mandatory disclosure obligations when required

• Build and scale a high‑performing Contracts & Subcontracts organization
• Establish KPIs aligned with growth, risk reduction, and operational efficiency
• Mentor and develop contracts professionals in a high‑performance culture

• 15+ years of progressive U.S. Government contracting experience
• 7+ years in senior contracts leadership (leading a company) within a defense, space, or national security organization
• Deep expertise in FAR, DFARS, and classified contracting environments
• Demonstrated success with large IDIQ vehicles and GWACs
• Experience negotiating directly with U.S. Government Contracting Officers
• Proven ability to balance…