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Associate Contracts Director

Teledyne Scientific & Imaging
Camarillo, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2026
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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

Join Teledyne Scientific & Imaging as an Associate Contracts Director!

Are you ready to launch your career to the next level? Join our mission-focused team, where we value technical excellence, collaboration, and agility. We’re a powerhouse in R&D innovation, the home of Teledyne’s Central Research Laboratory, and the world’s leading provider of infrared sensors, with over 60 years of tech evolution and customers like NASA, ESA, and the US Department of Defense.

What You'll Do

  • Provide executive oversight and governance for a portfolio of U.S. Government contracts, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, FAR/DFARS requirements, and defined risk tolerance.
  • Serve as the senior escalation authority for contractual interpretation, compliance posture, and risk decisions, and as the primary interface with U.S. Government contracting officers, primes, and executive‑level customers.
  • Lead contract strategy for major USG captures, proposals, negotiations, and complex contract vehicles (e.g., cost‑reimbursable, incentive, IDIQ, hybrid).
  • Direct contractual review and compliance of RFPs/RFQs, proposals, representations and certifications, flow‑downs, pricing strategies, and negotiation documentation in partnership with Finance and Legal.
  • Ensure compliant contract administration and audit readiness across programs, including issue resolution, claims, disputes, DCAA/DCMA audits, governance, metrics, and records integrity.
  • Lead, develop, and scale a high‑performing contracts organization through talent development, training, standardization, and best practices in federal contracting and audit compliance.

What You Need

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, or related field (MBA, Juris Doctor (JD), and/or Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) preferred) with 12-15 years of experience negotiating and administering complex contracts.
  • Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and U.S. Government contracting.
  • Experience supporting classified or highly regulated programs.
  • Proven ability to partner with senior leadership; excellent analytical, negotiation, and written communication skills in fast‑paced environments.
  • Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Willingness to travel up to ~10%
  • U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

What We Offer

  • Competitive Salary & Benefits Package
  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance from Day 1
  • Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Educational Tuition Reimbursement
  • Fun Employee Events throughout the year

Why Teledyne? Our innovations are “Everywhere You Look”™ – from the James Webb Space Telescope to atomic clocks. Join us and make a difference!

Ready to take the next step? Apply now and become part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation.

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Salary Range

$150,400.00-$200,500.000

Pay Transparency

The 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/Affirmative Action 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.

Salary : $150,400 - $200,500

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