MIT Lincoln Laboratory (MIT LL) is a Federally-Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) 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: Biotechnology and Human Systems, Air, Missile & Maritime Defense; Homeland Protection & ATC; Cyber Security & Information Sciences; Communications Systems; Engineering; Advanced Technology; Space Systems & Technology; ISR & Tactical Systems. The Laboratory works with government and industry to transition new concepts, technology and prototypes into future system development and deployment. Position DescriptionThe Contracting Services Department is seeking a Deputy Director of Contracting to provide leadership, direction, and management of acquisition and logistics personnel. As a senior leader reporting to the Director of Contracting, the Deputy will supervise and guide multiple Senior Managers performing procurement and logistics functions, including research and development, commercial and non-commercial services, facilities/construction, stockrooms, and shipping/receiving. The Deputy will assist the Director of Contracting with strategic leadership, management, oversight, and direction for an organization of approximately one hundred staff. This position will work in close partnership with another Deputy, whose duties include oversight of the Laboratory’s main DoD contract, along with multiple other contracts and agreements, The successful candidate will have high visibility across the entire laboratory and have a key role with senior Laboratory personnel in conducting educational seminars, developing risk-based acquisition strategies, executing subcontracting practices to meet customer needs, and aiding the Laboratory’s research and management personnel in executing the Laboratory’s critical mission for the Department of Defense and other government and commercial customers. This role will frequently provide data to, engage with, and interact with U.S. Government oversight functions, audit offices, and other external parties, as well as interact with MIT’s main campus procurement and financial teams. Essential Functions
Serve as leader in a contracting department at a dynamic research organization supporting the Department of Defense and multiple other agencies
Empower the Laboratory’s mission to transfer technology to both government and commercial partners
Actively monitor and implement acquisition policy
Stay informed of contractual and public policy changes and requirements, as well as provide recommendations on implementation of the changes and requirements
Ensure process compliance with prime contract requirements, FAR/DFARS regulations and MIT/Laboratory policies
Monitor and manage organizational and individual performance metrics to assess effectiveness
Identify innovative solutions to optimize the organization’s effectiveness and efficiency
Oversee teams that conduct purchasing operations
Assist in the acquisition planning and negotiation of complex Purchase Orders and Subcontracts, including assisting research personnel in developing risk-based acquisition strategies
Performs as a key role model to guide, mentor, and train junior and senior staff
Minimum Qualifications
15 years minimum, 20 years desired experience in progressively relevant work experience, with significant supervisory and managerial experience
10 years of experience related to the award and management of Purchase Orders, Subcontracts, and other legal agreements supporting the DoD or DoD contracts
Experience in contracts supporting construction/facilities, research and development, and services
Comprehensive knowledge of TINA, CAS, CPSR, FAR/DFARS and CPFF subcontracts
Experience and successful record of process improvement implementations
Demonstrated effectiveness leading and motivating teams to achieve favorable results
Experience and successful record of staff development and mentoring
Strong verbal, written communication, and decision making skills
Demonstrated success solving complex acquisition and contracting problems, to include developing acquisition strategies based on risk and applying appropriate contract types and incentives
Demonstrated effectiveness interacting with U.S. Government acquisition and contracting personnel
Minimum Bachelor Degree in relevant business field of study, Master’s degree highly desired
Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance up to TS/SCI
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in relevant field
Professional contracting certification, such as National Contract Management Association certification or certification through the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act
Acquisition experience awarding or under United States Air Force prime contracts
Acquisition experience at a college or university, Federally Funded Research and Development Center, or University Affiliated Research Center
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 (https://hr.mit.edu/benefits) for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts and perks (https://hr.mit.edu/benefits/additional) .
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: [[id]] #LI-RS1
