Dir. of Contracts and Procurement (Interim)

Sparks Group, partnered with a renowned forward-thinking government contractor. The ideal Interim Director of Contracts & Procurement with minimum Active TS Clearance (ideally with SCI eligibility) will partner closely with executive leadership, program teams, finance, and marketing to proactively manage contracts and procurement processes company-wide. This role requires a well-rounded professional who brings deep expertise in government contracting along with strong client-facing, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities. The ideal candidate has a comprehensive understanding of the full contract lifecycle, various contract types, and federal regulations, as well as hands-on experience navigating complex contracting processes and documentation requirements. If you’re looking for an exciting opportunity as a new step in your career, apply now!

• Lead and manage all phases of federal contracting, including proposals, cost volumes, pricing, negotiations, subcontracting, compliance, and contract closeouts.
• Build, mentor, and oversee a geographically dispersed Contracts & Procurement team of up to 10 professionals.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, CMMC, CPSR, DCMA, and other government contracting regulations and requirements.
• Support commercial product sales, reseller agreements, and procurement activities in accordance with FAR Part 12 and Part 13 guidelines.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual and business risks while developing policies, procedures, and best practices that drive operational excellence.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility required.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in government contracts, procurement, and compliance leadership roles.
• Extensive knowledge of FAR (ideally 12/13), DFARS, CPSR, DCMA, CMMC, and federal acquisition regulations, with experience supporting DoD and/or AFRL programs.
• Proficiency with Deltek Costpoint (5+ years), strong business acumen, and demonstrated ability to lead, train, and influence cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with commercial products, reseller agreements, and procurement integrity requirements.
• Proven success leading policy and procedure development initiatives.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong understanding of contract risk management and compliance oversight.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and contract reporting tools.

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This job is Hybrid Remote.

We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.

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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.