Senior Director, Contracts & Procurement

REI Systems’ mission is to deliver reliable, innovative technology solutions that advance Federal clients' missions and exceed their expectations. Our technologists and consultants are passionate about solving complex challenges that impact millions of lives. We take a Mindful Modernization® approach in delivering our services, including application modernization, grants management, case management systems, government data analytics, and advisory services. This approach, the REI Way, ensures mission impact by aligning our clients' strategic objectives with measurable outcomes through people, processes, and technology.

REI is also leading the industry in the integration of Artificial Intelligence across federal capture, delivery, and customer engagement. We leverage AI-driven research, opportunity intelligence, competitive assessments, and customer insight tools to elevate our win strategies and accelerate decision-making. This role will work in an environment where AI is embedded into the capture lifecycle—and will be expected to use AI tools to enhance capture quality, speed, and precision.

We offer the same commitment to our employees by providing professional development, meaningful projects, and flexibility to spend time with family and friends. We believe employees are at their best when fulfilled in both their professional careers and their personal lives. Learn more at  voted REI Systems a Washington Post Top Workplace in 2015, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025!

Position Overview:

REI Systems is seeking a Senior Director, Contracts & Procurement to lead and strengthen its contracts and procurement function. This senior leadership role oversees enterprise-wide contract administration, subcontracting, procurement operations, proposal support, and compliance across a diverse portfolio of federal, state, local, and commercial programs. The Senior Director serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, including Finance, Growth, and Delivery, shaping contract strategy, managing risk, and driving operational excellence.

The successful candidate will combine regulatory expertise with sound business judgment to help REI pursue new opportunities, negotiate favorable terms, resolve contractual challenges, and achieve targeted business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership and Development

• Build and lead a high-performing, accountable team through clear expectations, talent development, effective delegation, and a culture of continuous improvement.

Operational Modernization and Technology

• Lead the modernization of Contracts and Procurement through process simplification, automation, and responsible AI adoption to improve productivity, quality, cycle times, and scalability.

Contract Administration and Negotiation

• Oversee cradle-to-grave administration of prime contracts, subcontracts, task orders, teaming agreements, NDAs, and commercial agreements.
• Shape organizational negotiation strategies and negotiate complex contractual terms involving pricing, IP, data rights, cybersecurity, and regulatory flow-downs to protect business interests and enhance market competitiveness.
• Exercise contractual approval and signature authority within formally delegated limits, ensuring appropriate reviews of material commitments.

Growth and Strategic Partnerships

• Proactively partner with Growth and Delivery leaders to shape acquisition strategies, strengthen competitive positioning, develop teaming arrangements, and remove contractual barriers to winning and executing business.
• Direct the strategy and execution of non-traditional procurements, including OTAs, CSOs, and SBIR Phase III, to expand market access and accelerate innovation.
• Establish and manage strategic…