Senior Director, Contracts Compliance & Operations

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.

The Senior Director, Contract Compliance& Operations is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing and advancing the organization’s contract compliance program and related operational functions. This role ensures the company’s adherence to federal, state, and local government contracting regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS), as well as commercial contracting requirements, through implementation of internal policies, scalable frameworks, and industry best practices.

This role provides strategic oversight of contract management systems, training programs, and compliance-related operational processes to support regulatory compliance and operational effectiveness. The Senior Director will lead initiatives to strengthen processes, enhance operational efficiency, and support alignment with evolving regulatory requirements and business priorities. US Citizenship is required.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Compliance Oversight

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve corporate policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with federal government contracting regulations (FAR/DFARS and agency supplements) and commercial contracting requirements.

• Conduct risk assessments and compliance reviews; lead audit activities and monitor corrective actions to strengthen the contracts compliance program.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure unified compliance practices across the organization that align with business objectives and regulatory expectations.

• Oversee internal and external audit responses and compliance reporting for the Contracts function.

Training & Systems Management

• Design and implement company-wide training programs on contract compliance, regulatory requirements, and effective contract negotiation practices.

• Ensure appropriate tools, systems, and technologies are in place to support compliance tracking, reporting, and training.

• Partner with IT and operational leads to drive system automation, improve data visibility, and enhance compliance reporting capabilities.

Leadership & Strategy

• Establish and maintain enterprise governance frameworks to ensure consistent application of contract compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls across the organization.

• Lead and mentor a cross-functional compliance and operations team.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on compliance risk, policy, and program enhancements.

• Monitor emerging regulatory and industry trends and translate them into actionable business guidance.

• Support due diligence and integration activities for acquisitions from a contracts compliance perspective.

• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.

• Proven track record of developing and implementing compliance frameworks in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Government Contracting and Acquisition, or related field (Master’s or JD preferred).

• Typically 18+  years of progressive experience in government contracting, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Or 15+ years with a Masters degree.

• Deep knowledge of federal government regulations (FAR/DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and audit practices.

• US Citizenship is required to apply.

Preferred:

• Experience in a publicly traded government services company with an international business portfolio.

• Certifications such as CPCM, CFCM, or PMP.

• Familiarity with DCAA/DCMA expectations and audit engagements.

Work Environment / Travel

• Hybrid or remote eligible depending on location.

• Occasional domestic travel to operational sites and customer locations (10–20%).

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.