Director of Contracts – Legal Strategy

Vidoori Inc.

. Lead contract administration, negotiation, and compliance across the contract portfolio .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in contract administration, negotiation, and compliance, with a strong focus on federal IT services contracts and FAR/DFARS regulations. Proven ability to manage the full contract lifecycle and provide strategic guidance on contractual risks and compliance obligations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Government Contracts ExperienceFAR/DFARS KnowledgeContract Negotiation SkillsProposal Compliance ReviewJ.D. (Juris Doctor)

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Hard Skills

Contract Lifecycle ManagementRisk AssessmentContract Types (FFP, T&M, Cost-Reimbursement)Subcontract ManagementContract RedliningCompliance Matrix DevelopmentContract TrackingISO ComplianceCMMI ComplianceTeaming Agreement Negotiation

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationAttention to DetailStrategic Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Contract Management ToolsERP ToolsSharePoint Contract Tracking Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

J.D. (Juris Doctor)

Industry Keywords

Federal IT Services ContractsBPAIDIQGSA SchedulesSmall Business Set-Aside ProgramsMentor-Protégé AgreementsContract ComplianceProposal SupportRisk ManagementContractual Risk

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead contract administration, negotiation, and compliance across the contract portfolio
Own the full contract lifecycle from proposal and pricing support through award, modification, and closeout
Serve as the company's executive for risk management, FAR/DFARS compliance, and subcontract/teaming agreement oversight
Administer federal prime and subcontract vehicles including BPAs, IDIQs, task/call orders, and GSA Schedules
Partner with Business Development and Proposal teams on compliance matrices, terms and conditions review, and risk assessment during pursuit and proposal phases
Draft, review, and negotiate teaming agreements, subcontracts, NDAs, MOUs, and modifications
Identify and mitigate exclusivity, termination, and scope risk
Interpret ambiguous or contested contract language and provide legally grounded risk positions to leadership
Manage corporate compliance updates and recordkeeping for internal processes, ISO, and CMMI compliance
Lead negotiations with contracting officers and prime/subcontract partners, including scope disputes, ceiling/funding modifications, and option exercises
Maintain and improve contracts policies, templates, and internal controls, including contract tracking, compliance calendars, and obligation/de-obligation tracking
Advise executive leadership on contractual risk, regulatory changes, and strategic implications of proposed teaming or contract structures
Report on contract status, funding, and compliance obligations to executive leadership
Work with outside counsel when necessary

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 10 years of experience in government contracts, with direct experience on federal IT services contracts
Deep working knowledge of the FAR, DFARS, and agency supplements
Strong grasp of contract types (FFP, T&M, cost-reimbursement) and vehicles (BPAs, IDIQs, GSA Schedules)
Demonstrated experience negotiating and redlining subcontracts, teaming agreements, modifications, and contracts
Experience supporting proposal compliance reviews and risk assessments in a small business government contracting environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate contractual risk into executive-level guidance
High attention to detail balanced with the ability to work at a strategic, big-picture level
Preferred: J.D. (Juris Doctor) from an accredited law school
Familiarity with small business set-aside programs (8(a), WOSB, etc.) and mentor-protégé agreements
Experience with contract management/ERP tools and SharePoint-based contract tracking systems
Experience with protests, HB1 Visas, Immigration policies