Job Title: Contracts Associate Director

Location: Cambridge, MA

Type: Full-Time, Hybrid Role (Minimum 3 days/week in office)

Experience: 10+ years of Department of Defense contracts experience

Clearance: US DoD SECRET Clearance (ability to obtain a TS security clearance)

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced Contracts Associate Director with extensive Department of Defense contracts expertise to lead and manage a team of Contracts professionals. The successful candidate will oversee all contract management activities, including proposal support, negotiation, post-award administration, change management, and closeout. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with corporate policies and procedures while fostering strong relationships with our customers and partners.

Responsibilities:

Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to a small contracts team

Manage team performance to ensure compliance with regulations and corporate policies

Oversee contracts of high complexity across multiple contract types

Support program offices with proposal development and negotiation

Interpret contract requirements, assess risks, and propose mitigations

Negotiate contracts and business-to-business agreements

Identify areas for process improvement and implement updates

Develop and apply solutions to complex problems

Foster effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Guide and mentor direct reports in contract management principles

Develop and implement effective training plans

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and 10+ years of Department of Defense contracts experience

5+ years of prior leadership experience

Deep understanding of FAR, DFARS, and intellectual property rules

Ability to develop and execute negotiation strategies

Exceptional writing skills and ability to produce accurate work products under pressure

Experience with full life-cycle contract management of various contract types

Strong oral and written communication skills

Familiarity with financial terms and metrics

Experience working within a matrixed organization

US DoD SECRET Clearance (ability to obtain TS clearance)

BA/BS required

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Earned Value Management Systems

Advanced degree (MBA, Juris Doctor, etc.)

U.S. DoD Top Secret clearance

Professional Certifications (e.g., CFCM, CPCM, etc.)

Experience leading process change and transformation initiatives

Familiarity with production programs