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 Washington, DC. , 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. This role exists to partner with the Group Head in leading a team of approximately 50 professionals. It involves overseeing daily operations, shaping strategic direction, and driving organizational effectiveness through a shared leadership model.

What you'll do

• Oversee day-to-day operations of a large contracting organization
• partner with Group Head on strategic initiatives
• develop talent and coach managers
• establish performance metrics
• provide expertise on FAR/DFARS and contract negotiations
• lead process modernization and digital tool adoption
• strengthen organizational partnerships.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

washington dc

contracts

asset management

leadership

federal contracting

far

dfars

management

no on-call

top secret eligible

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, and training and development.

Why this role

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