Sr. Director-Contracts & Acquisitions

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Job Description:

Sr. Director-Contracts & Acquisitions

Our Federal Engineered Systems Global Business Unit is a world-class leader in delivering Engineering and Technology enhancing solutions to Federal DoD and Civilian clients.  With a history of disruption beginning in 1944, we apply our distinct perspective to help our customers confront the issues of tomorrow in every domain - land, sea, air, space, and cyber.

We provide successful program, system integration, engineering, modernization, environmental, and construction management support for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Army, Navy, and Air Force on Aviation related programs worldwide. Parsons’ numerous programs and long history give us unparalleled experience in program integration, staff support, technology insertion, and on-site support.

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Sr. Director - Acquisition & Contracts  to join our team!

Preference is for candidates located in the National Capital Region (NCR). Parsons will consider remote/hybrid employees with the expectation of 75% travel to the NCR.

Specific Responsibilities

• Provides technical guidance to assigned personnel and ensures proficiency and timeliness of contract administration. 
• Lead development and execution of the acquisition strategies to support program objectives.
• Manage planning and sourcing phases of acquisition process, to include  market analysis, strategy development, RFP and contract development, bid evaluation, recommendation, and negotiation
• Represents, when appropriate, the Parsons Corporation in connection with dealings with clients and partners on matters of major significance for projects or client/partner relationships
• Makes staffing assignments and reassignments as Company and project needs arise.  
• Develops and implements contracting/subcontracting strategies to optimize cost savings, improve efficiency, and ensure supply chain resilience. 
• Collaborates across various teams to ensure proper support of contract negotiations and administration.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with suppliers, monitoring their performance, and resolving any issues or disputes
• Collaborates the Acquisition and Program teams, including Contracts and Subcontracts Management, Workflow leaders, Program executives, etc.
• Ensures adherence to all relevant regulations, policies, and procedures related to procurement and contracting
• Reviews requests for proposals to identify risks and contractual terms not conforming to Company policy.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Federal Contracts Integration, including ability to manage unique and innovative contracts, including Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Agreements, Associate Contractor Agreements, Owners’ Agent Agreements, etc.
• Ability to lead the compliant transition and execution of federal prime and subcontracts under federal acquisition law (AMS/FAR/DFARS), ensuring continuity of obligations, approvals, and alignment with the new operating structure.
• Ability to develop and execute detailed acquisition strategies, including rapid procurements, unique and innovative contracting approaches, bid evaluation and negotiations.
• Global Supply Chain and Subcontract Management
• Expertise in integrating global supplier networks while maintaining compliance with federal requirements (e.g., Buy American, TAA, ITAR), mitigating international sourcing risks, and ensuring supply continuity during organizational change.
• Regulatory and Trade Compliance
• Deep knowledge of federal acquisition regulations and international trade laws, with the ability to manage export controls, cybersecurity mandates, and supplier due diligence across domestic and foreign entities.
• Risk Management and Contract Optimization
• Skilled in identifying and mitigating contract and supply chain risks, renegotiating terms to align with the integrated entity, and ensuring compliance with pricing, CAS, and regulatory standards.
• Proven leadership in aligning Contracts, Legal, Supply Chain, and Program teams, while advising the C-suite and engaging with government stakeholders (e