Senior DoD Contracts & OTAs Lead

Applied Physical Sciences Corp (APS); Concord (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Physical Sciences (APS) seeks an experienced Principal Contracts Administrator in Concord, MA to manage the cradle-to-grave contract portfolio and ensure compliance with company policy and government regulations. You will work under the Director of Contracts and Supply Chain, with flexibility for work-from-home arrangements.

This role requires deep knowledge of government contracting, OTAs, and export controls, plus advanced Excel and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business or related area; minimum 10 years in complex Gov/DoD contracting.
• Preferred NCMA or related professional certification.
• Strong attention to detail, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, Data Rights, Intellectual Property and OTAs.
• Advanced MS Excel modeling and MS Office proficiency.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced hands-on administration and management of contracts and OTAs (proposal submission through contract closeout).
• Lead the development of cost proposals for government and prime contractor requests.
• Support negotiations of contracts, NDAs, Teaming Agreements, and License Agreements.
• Assist program managers with contract term interpretation and dissemination of contract information.
• Support Government property administration, audits, and closeout activities.
• Interface with purchasing and supply chain to ensure compliance with prime contract requirements.

Skills

Contract administration

Cost proposals

ITAR/EAR export compliance

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Excel modeling

Negotiation

Government/DoD contracting

MS Office

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or business

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Applied Physical Sciences (APS) seeks an experienced Principal Contracts Administrator in Concord, MA to manage the cradle-to-grave contract portfolio and ensure compliance with company policy and government regulations. You will work under the Director of Contracts and Supply Chain, with flexibility for work-from-home arrangements.

This role requires deep knowledge of government contracting, OTAs, and export controls, plus advanced Excel and strong communication skills.