Contracts Director, OEM
Company websiteflir.com (Teledyne FLIR, opens in new tab)
Base salary $150,400 to $200,500
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Goleta, CA
You apply on the employer's own site. Six Figure Work does not handle applications.
- LocationGoleta, CA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
About this job
Be visionary
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.
We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.
Job Description
At Teledyne FLIR OEM, you will lead the contracts function supporting advanced technologies for aerospace, defense, and high-performance commercial applications. As Director of Contracts, you will shape contract strategy, drive compliance, and partner with executive leadership to enable business growth while minimizing risk. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will build strong cross-functional relationships and develop a high-performing contracts team.
What you’ll do
- Lead the full lifecycle of U.S. government and commercial contracts, from proposal through closeout
- Serve as the senior contractual interface with U.S. Government contracting officers, prime contractors, and commercial customers on complex or high-risk matters.
- Direct negotiations and execution of complex agreements, including long-term and confidentiality agreements
- Advise executive leadership on contractual strategy, obligations, and risk mitigation
- Review solicitations to identify key requirements, risks, and deliverables
- Partner with finance, legal, and program teams on pricing and contract strategy
- Oversee administration of prime contracts, subcontracts, and commercial agreements
- Ensure compliance with internal policy and regulatory requirements
- Support audits and maintain contract documentation and reporting
- Drive process improvements, standardization, and contract governance
- Lead, mentor, and develop contracts staff
What you need
- Strong leadership, negotiation, and analytical skills
- Demonstrated business acumen with experience in developing innovative solutions and a successful record of problem-solving.
- Ability to interact effectively with customers, Corporate and business unit management, and functional counterparts in a professional manner.
- Absolute commitment to performing job in compliance with the highest ethical standards.
- Knowledge of FAR and DFARS compliance
- Extensive experience managing complex government and commercial contracts and teams
- 10+ years of contracts experience, including government contracting
- Experience with enterprise resource planning systems
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field – required (Master’s a plus)
What we offer
- Opportunity to lead strategic, mission-critical contracts in a growing division
- High visibility with executive leadership and cross-functional teams
- A culture focused on accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and career growth opportunities
What happens next
After you apply, our recruiting team will review your application and reach out regarding next steps. Qualified candidates can expect interviews with senior leadership and key stakeholders. Communication will primarily take place via email and phone.
Salary Range:
$150,400.00-$200,500.000The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.
Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.
Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
Source: Teledyne FLIR on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
This listingContracts Director, OEM$150,400 to $200,500
Director, Trade Compliance, Instrumentation Segment$150,400 to $200,500
Marketing Manager$150,400 to $200,500
Sr. Accounting Manager$150,400 to $200,500
Director of Materials$150,400 to $200,500
Sr. Program Manager$150,400 to $200,500
Director, Trade Compliance, Jurisdiction & Classification (J&C)$143,600 to $191,400
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Contracts Director, OEM (this listing) | $150,400 - $200,500 |
| Director, Trade Compliance, Instrumentation Segment | $150,400 - $200,500 |
| Marketing Manager | $150,400 - $200,500 |
| Sr. Accounting Manager | $150,400 - $200,500 |
| Director of Materials | $150,400 - $200,500 |
| Sr. Program Manager | $150,400 - $200,500 |
| Director, Trade Compliance, Jurisdiction & Classification (J&C) | $143,600 - $191,400 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-09-16
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: US - Goleta, CA
$150,400.00-$200,500.000
- Method
- Employer text, read with fixed rules and re-verified
- Checked
- Rule set
- us-base-v2
The pay passage appears in the employer's own job text. Fixed, deterministic rules located it, and the passage below was checked against the stored copy of the posting.
What we verified
- The pay figures come from the employer's own listing, quoted exactly above.
- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
We do not verify what the employer will actually offer, whether the employer is still recruiting for the role, or anything beyond what the employer published. Full methodology.