Demonstrated ability to provide strategic Contracts leadership and translate business objectives into executable acquisition and contracting strategies.
Proven ability to advise senior executives and influence business decisions through sound contractual, financial, and risk-based analysis.
Extensive experience developing, negotiating, structuring, and managing complex contract vehicles supporting development, production, and sustainment programs.
Strong knowledge of U.S. Government contracting principles, including the FAR and DFARS, with experience applying innovative contracting strategies to complex acquisition environments.
Demonstarated international contracting experience including structuring and negotiating complex agreements with international customers and partners, navigating export and regulatory requirements, and supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) programs.
Demonstrated ability to lead multiple concurrent, high-value and complex contractual actions in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Proven success developing and leading high-performing Contracts teams, including coaching, talent development, succession planning, and organizational capability building.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with Government customers, international customers, industry partners, and internal stakeholders.
Strong negotiation, communication, executive presence, and decision-making skills.
Ability to proactively identify contractual risks and opportunities and develop strategies that protect the enterprise while enabling program execution and business growth.
Experience supporting a missile, integrated air and missile defense, aerospace, or space product portfolio.
