Senior Contracts Analyst ~ Hybrid remote (Reston, VA ...

This is a hybrid position requiring in office support 2 to 3 days/week.Our team is looking for a government contracts professional to support our Electronic Systems business area.The Senior Contracts Analyst provides cradle to grave contract management of a portfolio of U.S. Government prime and subcontracts with various customers.The role provides the opportunity to support proposal development and to administer contracts throughout the contract lifecycle while ensuring adherence to internal policy and compliance with regulations.The successful candidate will be a key member of the contract administration team, who is compliance-oriented, experienced in the identification and mitigation of risk, adept at relationship building and highly organized.Specific Responsibilities include:Proposal support including Solicitation review, active participation in gate reviews, basis of estimate (BOE) development, and authoring of proposal conditions and assumptionsProposal submission and negotiation including compliance with Truthful Cost or Pricing requirementsContract review, redlining, and negotiationAbility to serve as the primary point of contact on large research to production and/or production contractsServe as the primary point of contact for internal and external customers regarding contract mattersMaintain contract files per internal guidelinesSupport and collaborate with internal stakeholders to proactively anticipate business needs and develop sound recommendations for compliant solutionsAbility and willingness to mentor junior Contracts AdministratorsSupport other special projects and/or represent the department on cross-functional teams, as assigned.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of DoD contracting experience in a research and development environment, with both cost reimbursement and fixed priced contract typesExperience managing business to business contracts such as in a subcontractor to prime contractor, including negotiation of termsExpertise in full contract lifecycle management including proposal support, negotiation, contract administration and closeoutExcellent writing skills with the ability to produce clear, concise, and accurate correspondence. A writing sample may be required as part of the application process.Ability to demonstrate working knowledge and understanding of the FAR and DFARSStrong critical thinking, communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence positive business outcomesOutstanding interpersonal skills necessary for working in a cross functional, team environment and ability to develop effective relationships with internal and external customersAbility to identify risk and develop mitigation recommendationsProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook, as well as Customer's Portals (PIEE, Exostar) and ERP ApplicationsDoD Secret clearancePreferred Qualifications:Experience with Earned Value Management SystemsMBA, Juris Doctor or other advanced degreeDoD Top Secret clearanceProfessional Certifications (e.g. CFCM, CPCM, etc)Location: This role is hybrid (a combination of in-office and work-from-home) from our Cambridge, MA. office. Alternatively, this role can also be based out of Reston, VA.

Created: 2026-04-02