Deputy Head of Contracts & Asset Management

Job overview

The Deputy Head of Contracts & Asset Management is an onsite role based in Silver Spring, MD. Compensation is not specified, though the employer offers a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, medical, dental, and education assistance to support its mission of solving critical defense and science challenges. This leadership role exists to partner with the Group Head in overseeing the daily operations of a large contracting organization. The incumbent will drive strategic initiatives, develop talent, and ensure compliant, high-quality execution across a dynamic portfolio of contracts and agreements.

What you'll do

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the contracting group
• partner with Group Head on strategic direction
• coach and mentor managers and staff
• leverage performance metrics to improve efficiency
• provide expertise on FAR/DFARS and complex negotiations
• lead process modernization and digital tool adoption.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

silver spring md

contracts

asset management

leadership

federal contracting

far

dfars

onsite

no on-call

no travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term/long-term disability, education assistance, training and development.

Why this role

Shared leadership model; focus on AI-enabled contracting solutions; high-impact defense and space mission support.

About the employer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.