Contract Representative (TS Clearance w/ SCI Eligibility)

#Hiring: Contract Representative ️

Location: Cambridge, MA

Salary: $100,000–$140,000 per year

️ Clearance: Current Top Secret w/ SCI Eligibility Preferred

Schedule: Full-time On-site

About the Role

Central Texas Recruiting is seeking a Contract Representative to lead cradle-to-grave contract management efforts within the Aerospace & Defense sector. This is a high-impact role, supporting complex contracts across multiple Business Areas and owning key external customer relationships. You’ll work closely with capture, proposal, and execution teams, applying a deep understanding of FAR/DFARS to deliver compliant, strategic contract outcomes.

If you're a proactive, detail-oriented contracts professional ready to take ownership of negotiations, risk mitigation, and government customer engagement—this is the position for you.

Key Responsibilities

Manage full contract lifecycle (cradle-to-grave) for BOA, IDIQ, OTA, and R&D/Production contracts

Serve as the official Point of Contact for government communications

Lead contract actions throughout the Business Winning Process

Drive proposal risk reduction through terms and conditions analysis and assumptions

Develop and execute negotiation strategies in collaboration with capture/proposal teams

Review and interpret contract requirements, ensuring compliance and accurate setup

Lead change management efforts including notification, proposal submission, and negotiation

Conduct contract closeouts, maintain accurate records, and support dispute resolution

Ensure compliance with Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Act, including disclosures and sweeps

Mentor junior colleagues and lead functional training sessions

Qualifications & Requirements

U.S. Citizenship Required

️ Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance

️ Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility preferred

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree required (Advanced degree may substitute 2 years of experience)

5–10 years of government contracting experience (national security, aerospace, or defense preferred)

Professional certifications (e.g., CFCM, CPCM) highly preferred

Strong grasp of FAR/DFARS and government acquisition processes

Proficient in contract types (R&D, Production, OTAs, Commercial), risk mitigation, and compliance

Skilled in Microsoft Office and adaptable to various contract systems

Preferred Skills & Attributes:

Experience with intellectual property (IP) strategy in the contract context

Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills

Ability to work independently while coordinating with cross-functional teams

Self-starter with a sense of urgency, attention to detail, and ownership

Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities