Electronic Systems Contracts Representative

Electronic Systems Contracts Representative Job Post

Company: Confidential Location: Cambridge, MA (Hybrid) Salary: $100,000–$140,000/year Clearance Required: Active Secret (TS/SCI preferred) Relocation: Provided for the right candidate Type: Full-Time | Mid–Senior Level | U.S. Citizenship Required This is an exciting opportunity to step into a strategic, client-facing role with real-world impact in the national security and defense sector. You'll be working on complex, high-visibility programs that demand sharp thinking, proactive contract management, and confident negotiation.

About the Role:

Our client - an elite research and development organization serving the US national security and defense sector - is seeking an experienced Electronic Systems Contracts Representative to manage full cradle-to-grave government contracts within a complex portfolio of programs. This is a high-impact role focused on proposal capture, pricing strategies, negotiation, and ongoing client relationship management across a range of federal acquisition environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead full contract lifecycle management including proposal, negotiation, execution, modifications, and closeout
• Interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS regulations
• Engage in contract strategy and risk mitigation for R&D, production, BOA, IDIQ, and OTA contract types
• Serve as the official point of contact for government clients
• Mentor junior contracts staff and collaborate cross-functionally with technical and business teams

Requirements:

• Active Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred)
• 5–10 years of cradle-to-grave contract management experience
• Strong working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and related federal acquisition regulations
• Demonstrated experience with proposal support, pricing data compliance, and negotiation strategy
• Bachelor's degree in a related field (advanced degree or CFCM/CPCM a plus)
• U.S. Citizenship (required for security clearance eligibility)

Interested? Apply here or email us directly with your resume and letter of interested: info@distinctivetalentpartners.com

Strategic Contracts Advisor