Saronic
Director of Contracts – International
$192K–$304K
Austin, TX +2 · On-site · Director · Full-time · Posted Aug 19, 2026
- Location
- Austin, TX
San Diego, CA
Arlington, VA - Experience
- 12+ years of contract management experience within a defense/federal contractor or international defense-sales environment.
- Visa sponsorship
- If the role is based in the United States, it requires U.S. Person status for access to export-controlled information or items.
About the job
Leads international defense contract strategy and administration for FMS and DCS sales of autonomous vessels, from deal structuring and negotiation through performance and close-out.
What you'll do
- Manage the full contract lifecycle for international programs across FMS and DCS channels.
- Structure and negotiate agreements with foreign government customers and support FMS case documentation and U.S. Government coordination.
- Advise on contract risk, export compliance, performance, and international business development.
What they ask for
- Working knowledge of the FMS process, international and commercial contract structures, and U.S. export controls.
- Experience negotiating, administering, modifying, and closing multi-year international contracts.
- Robust knowledge of data rights, intellectual property, and technology transfer in cross-border agreements.
- Strong analytical and financial acumen, including the ability to review pricing, assess risk, and monitor performance.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with international business-conduct and anti-corruption requirements, including FCPA, OFAC sanctions, and end-use monitoring.
Pay
$192K – $303.6K (base salary)
Tools
ITAR, EAR, DSCA, FMS, DCS, FCPA, OFAC
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