Vice President of Contracts

Location: Huntsville, Alabama (or U.S.-based with periodic executive presence required)
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
Security Clearance: Eligible for U.S. clearance (Active preferred)

The Opportunity

Aurex is a rapidly growing, mission-focused national security and space technology company serving the U.S. Department of War, U.S. Space Force, NASA, Intelligence Community, and Commercial Space customers.

The company is seeking a seasoned Vice President of Contracts to serve as a key executive leader responsible for enterprise-wide contract and subcontract strategy, , governance oversight, and risk management.

This is a strategic growth leadership position responsible for enabling expansion of Aurex and all its legal entities across major federal and commercial contract vehicles and classified programs while protecting enterprise value, margin, and compliance posture.

The VP of Contracts will be a trusted advisor to the CFO and executive leadership team, partnering closely with Business Development, Capture, Program Management, Security, and Finance.

Mission of the Role

The VP of Contracts will:

• Drive enterprise contract strategy aligned with aggressive growth objectives in DoW, Space, and Intelligence markets
• Support leadership and Business Development in the formation of strategy and execution for large IDIQs, GWACs, BPAs, OTAs, JVs, and multi-award vehicles
• Oversee prime contracts, subcontracts, and enterprise Terms & Conditions governance, while also seeking to support broader teaming, partnering, channel and consortium agreements
• Serve as executive SME for FAR/DFARS, classified contracting, and regulatory compliance
• Assist the CFO in broader corporate legal governance matters
• Manage and optimize relationships with external legal counsel

Scope of Responsibility

Federal & Intelligence Market Leadership

Direct oversight of contracting activities supporting:

• Department of War (Army, Navy, Air Force, OSD)
• U.S. Space Force
• Special Operations Command (SOCOM)
• NASA (civil and national security space)
• GSA contract vehicles (OASIS, Polaris, MAS, ASTRO, Alliant, etc.)
• Intelligence Community (FBI, NRO, NSA, NGA, DIA, and related agencies)

The executive will bring demonstrated experience securing and administering high-value prime contracts and major multi-award vehicles.

Enterprise Contract Strategy

• Establish and execute a scalable contracting strategy aligned with corporate growth plans
• Structure and negotiate complex prime contracts, IDIQs, OTAs, subcontracts, and teaming agreements
• Lead contract type strategy (FFP, CPFF, CPAF, T&M, hybrid structures)
• Guide risk allocation, pricing structure implications, and margin protection

Subcontracts & Supply Chain Contract Governance

• Lead enterprise subcontract management strategy
• Oversee FAR/DFARS flow-down compliance
• Manage subcontract risk, disputes, and performance challenges
• Align subcontracting approach with prime contract obligations and financial objectives

Company Terms & Conditions (T&Cs)

• Own and standardize enterprise contract templates and negotiation frameworks
• Protect intellectual property, data rights, and margin position
• Ensure consistency between commercial and government compliance obligations
• Develop scalable contract playbooks and internal guidance

Corporate Legal Governance & CFO Partnership

• Serve as primary contractual advisor to the CFO
• Support corporate governance initiatives and risk mitigation strategy
• Assist CFO in managing outside legal counsel across government contracting, export compliance, corporate, and regulatory matters
• Support M&A due diligence and strategic partnerships

Compliance & Regulatory Leadership

• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, EAR, CMMC, CPSR and classified contract requirements
• Interface with DCAA, DCMA, and other oversight and regulating bodies
• Maintain audit readiness across the enterprise
• Support mandatory disclosure obligations when required

Organizational Leadership

• Build and scale a high-performing Contracts & Subcontracts organization
• Establish KPIs aligned with growth, risk reduction, and operational efficiency
• Mentor and develop contracts professionals in a high-performance culture

Profile of the Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will bring:

• 15+ years of progressive U.S. Government contracting experience
• 7+ years in senior contracts leadership (leading a company) within a defense, space, or national security organization
• Deep expertise in FAR, DFARS, and classified contracting environments
• Demonstrated success with large IDIQ vehicles and GWACs
• Experience negotiating directly with U.S. Government Contracting Officers
• Proven ability to balance competitive growth objectives with disciplined risk management
• Experience managing subcontract organizations and enterprise T&Cs
• Experience coordinating and managing external legal counsel
• Strong financial acumen (revenue recognition, indirect rates, margin protection)
• Executive-level communication and board interaction capability

Education: Bachelor’s degree required; JD and/or Master’s preferred
Certifications: CPCM, CFCM, or equivalent preferred
Security Clearance: Active clearance strongly preferred (must be eligible for clearance)

How You Will Be Rewarded

We offer a comprehensive total rewards approach to compensation, providing incentives and benefits that extend far beyond the base salary. Compensation is determined by the candidate’s work experience, education, training, and relevant skills. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and professional growth.

Location: Huntsville, AL
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Aurex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It prohibits discrimination, retaliation, or any type of harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, citizenship, immigration status, or any other legally protected status in employment, including in hiring, firing, and recruiting decisions. All applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for positions at Aurex. There may be limited circumstances in which a law, regulation, executive order, or government contract would require certain citizenship; only in those limited circumstances would Aurex require certain citizenship status to comply with the relevant law, regulation, executive order, or government contract applicable to that position. For all other positions, Aurex does not consider an applicant’s citizenship but only requires that the applicant be authorized to work lawfully in the United States. If a position is one that falls under export control laws and regulations requiring authorization from the U.S. government to access export-controlled items, any hiring is contingent on the applicant passing the export compliance assessment, which is separate from the I-9 process, for that specific position. A background check will be required prior to any hire.

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