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Supervisor of Subcontracts

MIT Lincoln Laboratory
tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Massachusetts, Lexington
244 Wood Street (Show on map)
Jun 04, 2025
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: JOIN OUR TALENT NETWORK Supervisor of Subcontracts Apply now Date: Jun 4, 2025 Location: Lexington, MA, US Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a Department of Defense Research and Development Laboratory chartered to develop advanced technology in support of national security. Research and development activities focus on long-term technology development as well as rapid system prototyping and demonstration. These efforts are aligned within key mission areas, including air and missile defense; space control; homeland protection and tactical systems; biological-chemical defense; communication and information technology; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems and technology; and advanced electronics technology. The Laboratory works with government and industry to transition new concepts, technology and prototypes into future system development and deployment. Position Description The Contracting Services Department is seeking a Supervisor to work within the Commercial Acquisition section and support the Senior Manager of Commercial Acquisition. The candidate will be the primary focal point and Supervisor of a team of professional Subcontract Administrators and Procurement Assistants. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of seven (7) years of DoD contract management experience to include comprehensive experience in FAR/DFARS and mandatory flow down clauses, procurement integrity requirements, contract law, contract formation and subcontract administration, cost and price analysis, negotiation, acquisition planning, supplier relationship management and project management. Candidate must have demonstrated experience soliciting and analyzing quotations, including SOW development; negotiating terms and conditions of purchase, payment and price. The candidate should exhibit leadership and teamwork and demonstrate the ability to build positive and professional relationships to successfully accomplish work assignments. Position Description (cont.) The Supervisor will review contract files and terms and conditions to insure compliance. They will work with staff, internal customers and vendors to resolve problems. They will have extensive signature authority and must be able to conduct business and make critical decisions independently. This position will directly report to the Senior Manager of Commercial Acquisition in the Contracting Services Department. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: Supervise a staff of Subcontract Administrators and Procurement Assistants Responsible for the coaching, development, and growth of all Team staff Daily review workload reports to assure equitable workload assignment of carts and solicitations across team. Pre-award review of contract files and terms and conditions to ensure compliance Review major acquisitions to be presented to Senior Leadership Producing and presenting quarterly metric reports to leadership Provide staff training in selected contract topics Onboarding and training of new staff Mentor/train Leadership Development Program staff during Procurement rotation Administration of PCard Program responsible for the management of an extensive card program, all training materials, and communications Other contract administration and oversight duties as assigned Requirements 7 plus years of Contract experience; DoD Contracts/Subcontracts experience a plus Experience in leading or supervising teams Master's Degree or BS/BA with equivalent combination of education and experience Professional certification in Purchasing or Government Contracting is preferred Experience in evaluating, negotiating, pricing and administrating of complex procurements. Demonstrated leadership capabilities Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and PowerPoint Demonstrated experience with an ERP purchasing system- SAP experience preferred Strong verbal and written communication skills Excellent analytical and decision-making skills Possess strong organizational skills and the ability to work and establish priorities under pressure in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, work environment Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans MIT-funded pension Matching 401K Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.) Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs Mentorship programs A range of work-life balance options ... and much more! Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage ofother voluntary benefits, discounts and perks. Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance. MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required. Requisition ID: 42120 Nearest Major Market: Boston Job Segment: Military Intelligence, Defense, DoD, Security Clearance, Chemical Research, Government, Engineering Apply now Find similar jobs: