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 in the posting, 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 incumbent oversees daily operations, contributes to strategic direction, and ensures organizational effectiveness through a shared leadership model.

What you'll do

• Oversee day-to-day operations of a large contracting organization
• partner with the Group Head to set priorities and align resources
• coach managers and develop high-potential staff
• establish performance metrics
• provide expertise on FAR/DFARS and complex 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

• Generous benefits including education assistance, retirement contributions, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid time off.

Why this role

Shared leadership model, focus on process modernization and AI-enabled solutions, high-impact defense and 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.