Director of Contracts

At Janicki Industries, we turn complex ideas into real-world solutions through advanced engineering and manufacturing. Our teams design and build innovative structures, tooling, and systems that support industries including aerospace, space, defense, marine, and architecture. Across every role, from engineers and technicians to operations and support teams, our people help solve challenging problems, push the limits of design and manufacturing, and create solutions that make a lasting impact. We are looking for a Director of Contracts for our growing team. This position is located in Sedro-Woolley, Washington State. Department Summary: The Director of Contracts is responsible for establishing, leading, and overseeing the company’s contracts function during a period of significant organizational growth within the aerospace and defense sector. Serving as the principal authority on contractual matters, the Director provides strategic leadership across U.S. Government and commercial contracting activities and reports to the Vice President of Contracts, Subcontracts, and Government Compliance. The role encompasses comprehensive oversight of proposal review, contract formation, negotiation, administration, and closeout, ensuring disciplined and compliant execution throughout the contract lifecycle. The Director works closely with executive leadership, Business Development, Capture, Program Management, and other functional teams to negotiate complex agreements, shape contracting approaches, manage contractual risk, and ensure adherence to applicable regulatory requirements, including FAR and DFARS. In addition to leading day‑to‑day contract management activities, the Director is responsible for developing contracting policy, strengthening compliance frameworks, and supporting growth initiatives across both existing and emerging markets. This includes engagement in classified and secure program activities, as well as the opportunity to build and develop a high‑performing contracts organization that supports long‑term business success. The position requires significant interaction with executive leadership and plays a critical role in influencing business strategy and ensuring the company’s contractual posture enables continued expansion. Roles & Responsibilities: Lead all aspects of Government and commercial contract management across the organization Serve as the primary contractual advisor to executive leadership, guiding key business decisions and strategies Oversee proposal review, contract structuring, negotiation, modifications, administration, and close-out activities Partner with Business Development and Capture teams to support competitive pursuits, develop pricing and contracting strategies, and ensure proposal compliance Interpret and apply FAR, DFARS, and other federal acquisition regulations to protect company interests and ensure regulatory compliance Lead the development and maintenance of policies, procedures, and business systems related to contracts oversight Identify contractual risks and develop mitigation strategies to support successful program execution Establish and cultivate strong relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, subcontractors, and Government agencies Mentor and develop a high-performing contracts organization aligned with company growth objectives Support audits, reviews, and compliance activities involving DCMA, DCAA, and other Government oversight entities Provide leadership in support of classified programs and secure contract activities. Fields daily questions and concerns from Program Management, Operations and Executive Management. Understands our business systems, procedures and processes and how they are integrated Performs other duties as assigned Behavior: The incumbent must work well under pressure, meeting and completing multiple deadlines. The incumbent shall always demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, Engineering, or a related field required Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible Government contracts experience within aerospace, defense, or government contracting industries Demonstrated expertise in FAR, DFARS, and other federal acquisition regulations Proven success negotiating complex Government and commercial agreements Strong experience supporting executive leadership and influencing strategic decisions Experience collaborating with Business Development and Capture teams on competitive pursuits Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skill Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance is required Active Secret or Top-Secret clearance is preferred Experience supporting classified programs is highly desirable Due to our ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree or Juris Doctor NCMA CPCM or CFCM certification Experience supporting DoD aerospace manufacturing programs Familiarity with DCMA, DCAA, and compliant business systems Experience supporting classified programs and export compliance Detailed Wage Information Wage range for this role is between $150K – 220K , plus a discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, and health benefits. Employees can also receive additional pay for off-shifts, off-site work, and access pay. The range provided is Janicki’s estimate of the base compensation for this role. Actual amount offered will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with employer contribution Disability insurance, as well as Life/AD&D insurance HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution and FSA (Flexible Savings Account) 401k with employer matching Paid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays) Education reimbursement program Several shift options Premium pay for off-shifts Premium pay for security clearance if applicable Not sure that you’ll be the perfect fit for this role? You should still apply! We’ll review your application for other opportunities. We are always on the lookout for talented people! By applying for this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified, you may be contacted for this and future openings. Janicki Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Janicki Industries does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, veteran/military service status, or any other legally protected status.  Janicki is proud to be a military-friendly employer. Applicants or employees wishing to view a copy of Janicki Industries’ Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process, should notify the Human Resources Department at (360) 404-1997. As a federal government contractor and a recipient of federal funding, Janicki is required to abide by federal drug testing requirements (including preemployment drug testing for cannabis). Additionally, because of Janicki’s work on aerospace products and the high volume of safety-sensitive positions, Janicki takes the safety of its employees very seriously and requires that employees pass a pre-employment drug test prior to starting employment.