Director of Federal Subcontracts Governance and Training

Description & Requirements

The Director of Federal Subcontracts Governance and Training will lead the development and implementation of a robust procurement compliance program for a $3B+ federal government contractor.

This role serves as the tactical and strategic leader of compliance for all Federal Subcontracts acquisition-related functions.

The role has direct responsibility for leading internal initiatives including compliant practices within acquisition-related functions.

The Director will establish and manage policies, procedures, training programs, and audit mechanisms to ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and company standards.

This position requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and expertise in managing external audits and stakeholders.

The Director will develop and implement training materials and support process improvement initiatives to enhance acquisition efficiency while maintaining compliance standards.

The Director will be the leader for all acquisition related audits to include CPSRs, SBA Audits, Cost Accounting Audits, and more.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide authoritative guidance to internal business teams on corporate goals and objectives relating to subcontract activity.
- Review solicitations and prepare specialized and/or non-routine response for proposals.
- Work directly with Business Development assisting with the overall procurement approach.
- Analyze significant and/or unique contract requirements, special provisions, terms, and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and corporate policies and business unit procedure, ultimately reducing risk to the company.
- Interact and communicate as appropriate with finance/accounting and business team disciplines, including executive leadership, for kickoff meetings, resolution of subcontract issues, and disputes.
- Monitor performance of subordinates according to established monitoring standards; conduct performance appraisals, make decisions on personnel actions including hiring, firing, and disciplinary action.

CPSR Leadership: Drive the organization during Contractor Purchasing System Reviews and serve as the primary liaison with DCMA and other government agencies during CPSR preparation and execution.

Compliance Program Development: Design, implement, and manage a comprehensive procurement compliance program, including policies, procedures, and internal controls aligned with FAR/DFARS requirements.

Audit & Risk Management: Establish and execute regular internal audits of purchasing practices to identify and mitigate compliance risks and manage relationships with third-party auditors and external stakeholders during audits and reviews.

Internal Reviews: Lead the pre-award Delegation of Authority review program, leveraging technology to drive the process and capture data for continuous improvement efforts.

Training & Education: Create and deliver training programs for procurement staff and cross-...