Director of Contracts

nou Systems, Inc. (nSI) is now officially a 100% ESOP company!  We value teamwork and collaboration, and this transition allows us to take that commitment to a new level.  nSI empowers our customers by supplying products, services, and expertise with powerful, data driven insights that transform defense systems and improve capabilities.

We are pleased to announce the opening for a Director of Contracts who will join Business Operations Team in Huntsville, Alabama and become part of our rapidly growing technology company operating in missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, biotechnology, and space control marketspaces.

Responsibilities: 

• Provide guidance and leadership through mentoring staff members within the contracts department.
• Responsible for the preparation, negotiation, and acceptance of company contracts and subcontracts (IDIQ, FFP, Cost-Plus, T&M, Commercial) and contract vehicles.   
• Review and approve all contractual documents with respect to the best interests of the company, satisfaction of customer specifications, and adherence to company policies and Government regulations. 
• Design and develop internal terms and conditions, policies, and procedures to ensure both corporate efficiency and compliance with FAR, DFARS, DCMA, and additional regulatory agencies, and lead those government audits and assessments.
• Oversee and manage the company Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI), Intellectual Property (IP), Contract Administration, Purchasing, and Government Property policies.
• Advise executive management and program managers of contractual rights and obligations and provide interpretation of and recommended changes to terms and conditions. 
• Maintain current awareness of development and changes in government contract and related law. 

Basic Qualifications:

• An advanced degree in Business Administration, Contracts and Acquisition Management, or similar with 6 years of experience, OR, a degree with 10 years of experience, OR 14 years of experience in government contracting.
• CFCM (preferred), CPCM, or CCMA certifications.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing a contracts team.

Lacking any one of these disqualifies you from this job.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Deep demonstrable knowledge of corporate, commercial, and government contract law, and experience with managing multiple Prime contracts and Subcontracts.
• Proven experience developing and/or implementing plans toward the achievement of a government-approved purchasing system (CPSR)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; including Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and willingness to learn and use integrated systems for workflow and tasking (e.g., ServiceNow), Customer Relationship Management (e.g., Unanet CRM).
• Ability to plan, multi-task, set priorities, and meet deadlines individually, and across your team, and effectively communicate those plans to leadership.
• Experience with Intellectual Property, Government Property Management, and Quality Management (ISO 9001 / AS9100 / CMMI)

nou (pronounced ‘new’) Systems:

Since its founding in 2012, nou Systems has built a reputation for excellence in innovative engineering, prototype development, and technical and professional services in multiple markets, including missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, and space control. Our diverse and highly skilled team delivers state-of-the-art products from concepts and prototypes to fully developed and integrated solutions.

We offer significant advancement and personal career development opportunities within our dynamic high-tech company. Our culture is firmly established in treating our employees like family.

Benefits of working at nSI

nou Systems, Inc. offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and diverse benefits that reflect our company culture of service, excellence, and a supportive work environment. Benefits may vary based on status but the majority of our positions include the following:

• Competitive Wages*
• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Medical plan with Health Savings Account eligibility
• Company-funded Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Personal Time Off, Vacation, and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Norton LifeLock 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Personal Development, Technical Learning Opportunities, & Lunch-n-Learns
• Corporate Spon