Senior Director of Contracting - Remote/Nationwide

at Signature Performance in Wichita, Kansas, United States

Job Description

This is a remote based position. Applicants can be located nationwide

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Senior Director of Contracting
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Position Description

About You
You are a person who loves to ensure compliance with applicable regulations while driving efficient, scalable contracting processes that support business growth, reduce risk, and enhance operational performance. We need someone who has a strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS and government contracting principles with additional understanding of commercial contracting practices. In the role of Senior Director of Contracting, you will serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and collaborate closely with Business Development, Legal, Finance, and Operations to enable strong contract outcomes and high client satisfaction.
Tell us about your experience in Federal Contracting Oversight and Commercial and Non-Federal Contracting.
Are you a team player and a self-motivator?
What is your experience with conducting business in a way that is credit to a company?
We are counting on you to manage multiple projects using your problem-solving skills.
We are looking for someone UNCOMMON. What is uncommon about you?
Are you highly committed? Are you team-oriented? Do you value professionalism, trust, honesty, and integrity? If so, we cannot wait to meet you.
About The Position
Contracting Leadership & Execution
Lead day-to-day contracting operations across federal, state/local, and commercial business segments.
Implement contracting strategies that align with corporate objectives and revenue growth targets.
Ensure consistent application of policies, procedures, and best practices across the contract lifecycle.
Federal Contracting Oversight
Ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and agency-specific requirements.
Oversee contract negotiations, administration, and modifications for federal awards (IDIQs, GWACs, BPAs, task orders).
Review and support development of representations and certifications, subcontracting plans, and audit responses (e.g., DCAA, DCMA).
Commercial & Non-Federal Contracting
Oversee contracting activities for commercial, state, local, and nonprofit clients.
Support development and utilization of standardized terms and conditions while accommodating client-specific requirements.
Balance risk mitigation with responsiveness to business needs.
Contract Negotiation & Administration
Lead negotiation of complex and high-value contracts with customers, subcontractors, and teaming partners.
Review and approve contracts, subcontracts, NDAs, and teaming agreements.
Ensure contracts are properly executed, documented, and tracked throughout their lifecycle.
Risk Management & Compliance
Identify and mitigate contractual risks in partnership with Legal and Compliance leadership.
Ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies (labor, data security, procurement standards).
Support audit readiness and internal control initiatives related to contracting.
Process & Systems Improvement
Drive improvements in contracting processes, workflows, and tools (e.g., CLM systems).
Establish and monitor KPIs related to contract cycle time, compliance, and quality.
Contribute to ongoing digital transformation and automation efforts within the contracts function.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Business Development on RFP reviews, proposal development, and pricing strategies.
Collaborate with Legal on complex terms, negotiations, and dispute resolution.
Work with Finance on pricing compliance, billing structures, and revenue recognition considerations.
Team Leadership
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing contracts team aligned to Signature's core values of Courage, Integrity, Passion, and Respect.
Support talent development, workforce planning, and succession readiness.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and customer focus.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Finance, or related field required; advanced degree (MBA, JD) preferred.
10--12+ years of progressive experience in contract management, including strong federal contracting experience.
3--5+ years of people leadership experience managing contracts or subcontracts teams.
Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS and government contracting practices.
Solid understanding of commercial contracting principles.
Effective negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and risk management.
Ability to balance compliance requirements with business objectives.
Demonstrated leadership and team development capabilities.
Experience in administrative services, professional services, or government services industries preferred.
Preferred Requirements:
Certifications:
CPCM (Certified Professional Contract Manager)
CFCM (Certified Federal Contracts Manager)
NCMA or equivalent professional certifications
About Us
You are uncommon. We are, too. We are looking for people to help us in our mission of working hard at lowering healthcare administrative costs for federal government agencies, payers, and providers. At Signature, our mission is to improve the health of our clients' business and make the lives of the people we work with better. As we continue to experience exponential growth, we are looking for uncommon individuals to enhance our vision. We will continue to accomplish our mission by leading with our values of Passion, Courage, Integrity, and Respect in all interactions, making us a consistent annual Best Places to Work organization. We need uncommon leaders with uncommon qualities to shape our uncommon culture and achieve our uncommon mission.
About the Benefits
When you are a member of Signature Performance, you are a part of a solutions-based organization where the values of passion, integrity, courage, and respect are the driving forces behind all our decision-making. We trust you to do important work and bring the best version of yourself to work every day, so we want to help you achieve a work-life balance while consistently challenging yourself. Signature believes in fully developing each one of our Associates. Our performance-driven philosophy boasts competitive pay and additional position specific incentives, where world-class training and development, resources, and events drive our award-winning culture where everyone thrives.
Health Insurance
Fully Paid Life Insurance
Fully Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Professional Development and Tuition Assistance Program
401(k) Program with Employer Match

Security Requirements

U.S. Citizenship or naturalized citizenship is required for this position.
All work on all positions at Signature Performance must be completed in the continental United States, Alaska, or Hawaii.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00a - 5:00p CST

Compensation Range

$175,000 - $200,000/Annually

Position Type

Full Time

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.