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Director Contracts Administration

Sodexo

NORTH BETHESDA, MD · HybridJob$116–180K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$116–180K/yr
Location
NORTH BETHESDA, MDHybrid
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Director of Contracts Administration will manage and negotiate a diverse portfolio of business contracts, ensuring agreements align with company policies and legal standards. The role supports a growing federal segment and requires expertise in government contracting regulations, including FAR, DFARS, and SCA. This hybrid individual-contributor position involves contract analysis, risk mitigation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams and executive leaders.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Government Contracting RegulationsNegotiationRisk MitigationFinancial AcumenStakeholder ManagementProject Management

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience3 Years Management Experience3 Years Related Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

support a growing federal segment with a portfolio of approximately $450M, serving high-profile clients client portfolio that includes the U.S. Marine Corps, Air Force, Intelligence business and Federal Government locations throughout the United States.

The position requires strong expertise in government contracting regulations (FAR, DFARS, SCA) and the ability to guide complex contractual relationships and negotiations. Hybrid Role Will need to be in the DMV area

About the job

Take charge of managing and negotiating a diverse portfolio of business contracts, ensuring all agreements align with company policies and legal standards. This role involves careful analysis, risk mitigation, and fostering collaborative relationships to uphold contractual commitments and drive operational success.

The role of an individual contributor within the organization focuses on completing specific tasks and projects; contributing directly through their skills and expertise. Performs specialized technical tasks to support operations. Work is primarily achieved independently, however may collaborate with a team.

Pay Range: $115940 per year - $180070 per year

Incentive Eligibility: Eligible to participate in Sodexo's incentive plan and earn variable compensation in addition to base salary

What’s in it for you

  • Play a key role in shaping major business deals and proposals exceeding $10M across global markets.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and executive leaders to ensure business objectives are contractually sound.

  • Gain exposure to high-level decision-making while managing contracts spanning multiple sectors and geographies.

  • Strengthen your expertise in regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and maintaining contractual integrity.

  • Influence operational strategy by streamlining contract workflows and driving process improvements.

  • Thrive in a forward-thinking environment where your leadership directly impacts client success and company growth.

What you’ll bring

  • Negotiation skills with a proven ability to close deals and resolve conflicts effectively.

  • Expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks to protect the organization’s interests.

  • Solid financial acumen to evaluate contract terms and understand their cost and revenue implications.

  • Exceptional stakeholder management skills, able to build and maintain productive relationships across teams and external partners.

  • Project management proficiency to oversee contract lifecycles, ensuring timely execution and compliance.

Requirements

  • Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

  • Management Experience: 3 years

  • Related Experience: 3 years

What we offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs

  • 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

  • Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

  • Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

Who we are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form. (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dbdf3c39f65e4cd49eda84cc599389ab)

How this job compares

Set against the 1,241 open Contract Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$116–180K/yr
  • Maryland median$99–166K/yr30 salary ranges
  • US median$93–176K/yr889 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $148K, is 5% above the Maryland median midpoint ($141K) — in the middle half of Contract Management salary ranges in Maryland.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 43 open Contract Management jobs in Maryland and 1,241 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Maryland
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience — less than three in four Contract Management postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 1,097 postings).
Education
468 of the 1,241 open Contract Management jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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