Senior Subcontracts Lead — DoD/DFARS Expert

MIT Lincoln Laboratory; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is seeking a Senior Subcontracts Administrator to independently manage complex contracts across construction, A&E, facilities, and related services. You will develop strategies, evaluate proposals, and negotiate terms to support cost, schedule, and technical objectives.

The role requires 5+ years in construction, facilities, or capital projects procurement, with strong FAR/DFARS knowledge and experience in end-to-end procurement lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a government DoD security clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree plus 6 years experience or Master's plus 4 years in construction, facilities, A&E, or related.
• Experience independently managing complex procurements from solicitation through closeout.
• Experience with cost and price analysis, negotiations, change orders, and subcontract terms.
• Strong working knowledge of FAR and DFARS requirements and flow-down clauses.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Independently plan, solicit, negotiate, award, administer, modify, and close out complex contracts.
• Develop acquisition and sourcing strategies and conduct market research.
• Prepare and manage RFPs, RFQs, IFBs, RFIs, and other procurement actions.
• Review statements of work, specifications, drawings, evaluation criteria, and other procurement documentation for completeness and contractual risk.
• Analyze proposals and quotations, perform cost and price analysis, and document procurement decisions.
• Lead negotiations involving price, scope, schedule, terms and conditions, and other commercial matters.
• Evaluate and negotiate applicable FAR/DFARS requirements and subcontract flow-down clauses.
• Administer modifications, change orders, A&E additional services, funding actions, and other post-award matters.
• Advise project teams on acquisition strategy, contractual requirements, commercial risk, and subcontract administration.
• Prepare and maintain required acquisition documentation and subcontract files.
• Work with contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to resolve subcontract performance and administration issues.
• Provide guidance and informal mentoring to less-experienced Subcontracts Administrators.
• Participate in department initiatives, process improvements, and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation

Cost and price analysis

FAR/DFARS

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree + exp

Master's degree + exp

Tools

SAP/SRM

Job description

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is seeking a Senior Subcontracts Administrator to independently manage complex contracts across construction, A&E, facilities, and related services. You will develop strategies, evaluate proposals, and negotiate terms to support cost, schedule, and technical objectives.

The role requires 5+ years in construction, facilities, or capital projects procurement, with strong FAR/DFARS knowledge and experience in end-to-end procurement lifecycle.