Director, Pre-Award Contracts
Quick answer
American Institutes for Research is hiring a remote Director, Pre-Award Contracts with a salary range of $160,000—$200,000 USD to lead strategic and operational leadership in the pre-award contracting process.
- Role
- Director, Pre-Award Contracts
- Organization
- American Institutes for Research
- Location
- US-Remote
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $160,000—$200,000 USD
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
- Apply by
- 2026-12-31
The role
Join AIR as the Director, Pre-Award Contracts and leverage your leadership and expertise to advance our mission. This role provides strategic and operational leadership across the business development ecosystem supporting the contracting process from capture to execution of new awards from funders which will ensure compliant, efficient, and mission-aligned execution of all activities.
What you'll do
- Lead the development and execution of enterprise-wide strategies for pre-award contracts.
- Oversee pre-award contracting processes, including solicitation, evaluation, and negotiation of new awards.
- Ensure adherence to federal, state, and sponsor regulations.
- Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, transparency, and service delivery.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and effective support for project execution.
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (Master’s or JD preferred).
- 12+ years of progressive experience across contracts, grants management, procurement, or related functions, including 5+ years in people management.
- Deep knowledge of federal and state contracting and grants regulations.
- Experience supporting a wide range of funders from both public, private, and commercial sectors.
- Experience negotiating a wide range of contract types.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in the United States (U.S.) and is flexible to work remotely within the U.S. or from one of AIR’s U.S. office locations with occasional travel for meetings, training sessions, and conferences.
What is the compensation?
The anticipated annual salary range is $160,000—$200,000 USD.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Master’s degree, 12+ years of experience, and deep knowledge of federal and state contracting regulations.
How do I apply?
Interested candidates can apply now through the provided link.
Is the job remote?
Yes, the job is remote within the U.S. with occasional travel for meetings, training sessions, and conferences.
How to apply
Apply directly on American Institutes for Research's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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