$90,000–$100,000 Per Year
Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Contract Analysis, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Cross-Functional, Data Import/Export, Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), Detail Oriented, Documentation, Finance, Government, Government Contracts, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Internal Audit, Maintain Compliance, Metrics, Negotiation Skills, New Drug Application, Performance Analysis, Pricing, Process Improvement, Proposal Development, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Sales, Supply Chain
Westford, MA area
Overview
The Contracts & Compliance Specialist manages the full lifecycle of government and commercial contracts, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, including FAR, DFARS, and export control laws. This role is essential to mitigating risk and maintaining contractual integrity within a highly regulated government environment.
Contract Management:
- Draft, review, and negotiate agreements, including NDAs, subcontracts, and teaming agreements
- Manage contracts from proposal through closeout (cradle-to-grave)
- Interpret contract terms and advise internal stakeholders
- Support proposal development and ensure pricing compliance
Compliance & Regulatory Oversight
- Ensure adherence to FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and other regulatory requirements
- Monitor contract performance and identify compliance risks
- Maintain audit-ready documentation (e.g., DCAA and internal audits)
- Support export control and data protection initiatives
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with operations, finance, procurement, and sales teams
- Interface with government agencies, customers, and suppliers
- Advise on contractual risk and compliance strategies
Reporting & Process Improvement
- Track contract status, deliverables, and compliance metrics
- Enhance contract lifecycle processes and controls
- Support internal training on compliance standards
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field
- 2–5+ years of experience in government contracting
Required Skills & Knowledge
- Strong understanding of FAR, DFARS, and contract fundamentals
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or other regulated industries
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
- High attention to detail and ability to manage risk
- Salary range $90k to $100k
It is the policy of GCR to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. GCR is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population.
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GCR Professional Services
We are a national technical recruiting firm. At GCR, you'll discover a team of experienced and technically knowledgeable recruiters all working for you. We specialize in contract, contract to hire, and permanent staffing solutions across a variety of industries including, Information Technology, Commercial, Automotive, Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, and Manufacturing. We have well established relationships with companies from startup to large enterprise organizations.
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