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Date: Mar 5, 2025

Location: Lexington, MA, US

Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory

 

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Lincoln Laboratory 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 of Biotechnology & Human Systems; Air, Missile & Maritime Defense Technology; Homeland Protection & Air Traffic Control; Cyber Security & Information Sciences; Communication Systems; Engineering; Advanced Technology; Space Systems & Technology; and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) & Tactical Systems. The Laboratory works with government and industry to transition new concepts, technology and prototypes into future system development and deployment.

 

Position Description

 

A Leadership Development Program has been created to train individuals for future careers within the Contracting Services Department at MIT Lincoln Laboratory. The Department strives to provide optimal contracting solutions through guidance, service, and partnership, to further the Laboratory mission of advancing technology for national security. Program participants will have a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills while honing their technical expertise in the procurement and contracting profession. These individuals will receive formal mentoring, on-the-job training, structured coursework, and will rotate through sections of the Contracting Services Department, as well as other key organizations in the Laboratory.  The program is designed to last approximately three years. The participant would then be considered for a role within the Contracting Services Department that fits the individual’s talents, interests, and the Department’s organizational requirements.

 

Requirements and Preferred Qualifications

 

This is a position for highly motivated individuals who have a strong affinity for working across the broad set of requirements within the field of contracting.

 

Requirements

 

  • Three years of experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Law, or a relevant discipline; Master's degree is a plus
  • Ability to obtain contracts management certificate as part of the program

 

Preferred Qualifications

 

  • Demonstrated teamwork and leadership capabilities and a desire to grow professionally
  • Relevant experience in contracting
  • Detail-oriented mindset with excellent organizational and time management abilities
  • Strong interest in candidate pursuing a graduate degree (if participant does not have one already)
  • Proficiency using MS Office Suite of applications (Outlook email, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Teams); Zoom; SAP and purchasing applications is a plus
  • Superior verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
  • Moderate understanding of contract principles, legal terminology, and risk management
  • Familiar with a variety of contractual documents

 

 

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 of other 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: 41405 


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