Deputy Head of Contracts & Asset Management

Job overview

Compensation is $72,400–$222,500 per year. The Deputy Head of Contracts & Asset Management is an onsite role based in Silver Spring, MD. , with a range of $72,400 to $222,500 annually, and this position supports the Contracts & Asset Management Group at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL). This role exists to partner with the Group Head in leading a team of approximately 50 professionals. The Deputy Head oversees daily operations, contributes to strategic initiatives, and ensures compliance and excellence in contracting activities to support the laboratory's mission.

What you'll do

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the contracting organization
• partner with the Group Head on strategic initiatives
• coach and develop staff
• establish performance metrics
• provide expertise on FAR/DFARS and contract 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

management

far

dfars

government contracting

no on-call

top secret clearance eligible

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

Shared leadership model, focus on process modernization, and high-impact defense/science mission.

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.