Deputy Head of Contracts & Asset Management

Job overview

The Deputy Head of Contracts & Asset Management is an onsite role based in Falls Church, VA. Compensation is not specified, though the employer offers a comprehensive benefits package to support its mission of solving critical defense, security, space, and science challenges. This role exists to partner with the Group Head in leading a team of approximately 50 professionals. The incumbent oversees day-to-day operations, contributes to strategic direction, and ensures high-quality, compliant execution of prime contracting and asset management activities.

What you'll do

• Oversee day-to-day operations of a large contracting organization
• partner with the Group Head to set strategic priorities
• coach and develop high-potential staff
• establish performance metrics for efficiency
• provide expertise on FAR/DFARS and complex contract negotiations
• lead process modernization and digital tool adoption.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

falls church va

contracts

asset management

leadership

far

dfars

defense

security

space

science

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 national defense and science 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.