Deputy Head of Contracts & Asset Management

Job overview

The Deputy Head of Contracts & Asset Management is an onsite role based in Arlington, VA. Compensation is not specified, 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 high-quality, compliant execution of contracting activities.

What you'll do

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the contracting group
• partner with the Group Head on strategic direction
• coach and develop high-potential 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

arlington va

johns hopkins apl

contracts

asset management

leadership

management

federal contracting

far/dfars

onsite

no on-call

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Robust education assistance, retirement contributions, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage.

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: Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices. Sector: 55.