Lead, Contracts

L3HHCM20•Wilmington, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Lead, Contracts to join our team in Wilmington, MA as a senior individual contributor. This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance and will support classified programs critical to national security. The successful candidate will serve as a subject matter expert and senior advisor on complex contractual matters, lead high-stakes negotiations, and provide strategic guidance to program leadership while working independently on the most challenging contracts assignments. This is an on-site position requiring daily presence at our secure facility. As a Lead, Contracts (Individual Contributor), you will be recognized as a senior technical expert in contracts management, handling the most complex and high-value contracts with minimal supervision. You will serve as a trusted advisor to Program Managers, Business Area leadership, and executive management on strategic contractual matters. While this is not a supervisory role, you will provide technical mentorship and guidance to less experienced contracts professionals and may lead cross-functional teams on major initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience
Active TS/SCI clearance required

Nice To Haves

Experience with reading and interpreting contracts and statements of work
Strong knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), FAR supplements (e.g., DFARS), and other agency regulations
Proven experience in proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and administration
Experience providing technical mentorship, guidance, and knowledge transfer to less experienced contracts professionals (Levels 2-4)

Responsibilities

Independently manage and administer the most complex, high-value government contracts (typically $50M+ per contract) including Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF), Cost-Plus-Award-Fee (CPAF), Cost-Plus-Incentive-Fee (CPIF), Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Time & Materials (T&M), and hybrid contract types
Lead high-stakes contract negotiations with senior Government Contracting Officers for new awards, major modifications, and contract restructuring
Develop and execute contracting strategies for complex programs with multiple stakeholders, technical challenges, and significant risk
Serve as primary interface with senior Government contracting officials, Administrative Contracting Officers (ACOs), and DCMA leadership for assigned programs
Lead proposal development activities for major pursuits including pricing strategy, terms and conditions, teaming arrangements, risk assessment, and competitive positioning
Prepare and lead negotiations for major Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REAs) and claims
Manage contract closeout activities for complex programs including final settlements, property disposition, and resolution of outstanding issues
Advise on intellectual property strategy, data rights negotiations, and technical data management for complex programs
Develop innovative contracting approaches and solutions for unique or challenging requirements
Serve as senior advisor and subject matter expert to Program Managers, Business Area leadership, and executive management on complex contractual matters, risks, and opportunities
Provide strategic guidance on contract interpretation, compliance requirements, and risk mitigation for high-visibility programs
Serve as subject matter expert and resource for contracts team on complex FAR/DFARS interpretations, contract types, and regulatory requirements