Senior DoD Contracts Lead - Full Lifecycle

The Ed Wallach Search Group; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ed Wallach Search Group in Concord, MA seeks a seasoned Principal Contracts Administrator to own the government and commercial contract portfolio. This senior role requires deep DoD contracting expertise, sophisticated negotiations, and regulatory compliance to support national security and advanced R&D programs.

You will lead proposals, negotiate terms, and guide contract performance from proposal through closeout, advising program managers and leadership on risk and strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of experience managing complex government and DoD contracts.
• Extensive knowledge of FAR, DFARS, OTAs, data rights, and IP considerations.
• Experience developing and managing complex government contract cost proposals.
• Strong understanding of the government competitive proposal and acquisition process.
• Advanced Excel modeling skills and proficiency with MS Office.
• Proven ability to negotiate terms, manage risk, and protect organizational interests.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle contract management across government contracts, OTAs, and subcontracts.
• Develop and review complex government cost proposals with advanced Excel modeling.
• Negotiate contracts, modifications, and terms and conditions to protect interests.
• Draft and negotiate NDAs, Teaming Agreements, License Agreements, and other contracts.
• Guide program managers on contractual requirements, project structure, and performance.

Skills

DoD contracting

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Complex negotiations

Regulatory compliance

Excel modeling

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Business or related

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

The Ed Wallach Search Group in Concord, MA seeks a seasoned Principal Contracts Administrator to own the government and commercial contract portfolio. This senior role requires deep DoD contracting expertise, sophisticated negotiations, and regulatory compliance to support national security and advanced R&D programs.

You will lead proposals, negotiate terms, and guide contract performance from proposal through closeout, advising program managers and leadership on risk and strategy.