Deputy Head of Contracts & Asset Management

Job overview

The Deputy Head of Contracts & Asset Management is an onsite role based in Washington, DC. Compensation is not specified, though the employer offers a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and education assistance to support its mission of solving critical defense and security challenges. This leadership position involves overseeing the daily operations of a large contracting group, partnering with the Group Head to set strategic direction, and managing a team of approximately 50 professionals. The role focuses on ensuring regulatory compliance, driving organizational excellence through performance metrics, and fostering a culture of accountability and professional growth.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

washington dc

contracts

asset management

leadership

management

federal contracting

far

dfars

no on-call

no travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

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.