Director, Pre-Award Contracts
Core
Strategic and operational leadership for the pre-award contracting process, managing the ecosystem from opportunity identification to award execution for federal, state, foundation, and commercial funders.
Role type
Director, Pre-Award Contracts
Builds
Compliant, efficient, and mission-aligned new awards and business volumes
Domain
Non-profit research, federal contracting, grants management
Required skills
Federal/state contracting regulations (FAR, Uniform Guidance), contract negotiation (teaming agreements, NDAs, CPFF, T&M, FFP), team leadership (5+ years), strategic planning, risk management, process improvement, stakeholder management, proposal development
Preferred skills
Master's degree or JD, experience with international/multilateral donor agreements, enterprise systems (ERP, procurement platforms)
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite, ERP systems, contract and procurement platforms
Responsibilities
Lead enterprise-wide strategies for pre-award contracts; oversee solicitation, evaluation, and negotiation of new awards; ensure compliance with federal/state regulations; drive process improvements; lead and mentor a team of specialists; partner with cross-functional teams (Legal, Finance, HR); provide leadership on key metrics and audit support
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on management