Deputy Head of Contracts & Asset Management

Job overview

The Deputy Head of Contracts & Asset Management is an onsite role based in Highland, MD. Compensation is not specified, though the employer offers a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, medical, dental, and education assistance. This role supports the Contracts & Asset Management Group, which serves as a center of excellence for prime contracting and asset management at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL). This leadership position exists to partner with the Group Head in managing a team of approximately 50 professionals. The role focuses on overseeing daily operations, driving strategic initiatives, developing talent, and ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations to support the Laboratory's mission-critical defense and science challenges.

What you'll do

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the contracting organization.
• Partner with the Group Head to set strategic priorities and align resources.
• Coach managers and develop high-potential staff.
• Establish performance metrics to improve efficiency.
• Provide expertise on FAR/DFARS and complex contract negotiations.
• Lead process modernization and digital transformation efforts.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

highland md

contracts

asset management

leadership

federal contracting

far

dfars

onsite

no on-call

no travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Retirement contributions, education assistance, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term/long-term disability, flexible spending accounts.

Why this role

Shared leadership model, focus on process modernization, and support for high-impact defense and space missions.

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.