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Contracts Lead

Santa Barbara, CA, US💼 Full-time💰 $95,000–$95,000🗓 2026-08-11 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead contract strategies, negotiations, and compliance for Turreted Weapon Systems programs within the US Defense sector.

Role type

Senior Contracts Lead (Defense/Government)

Builds

Contract strategies, negotiated agreements, and compliant procurement solutions for government clients

Domain

Defense, Aerospace, Government Procurement

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

US Government contracting (FAR/DFARS), contract negotiation, proposal development, risk management, team mentorship, financial performance monitoring

Preferred skills

Advanced degrees (Masters, JD, CFCM)

Technologies

FAR, DFARS

Responsibilities

Mentor Contract Specialists and Program Administrators; Lead contract strategy development and execution; Manage high-stakes negotiations with government and defense customers; Ensure compliance with federal regulations and company policies; Support proposal teams on contract terms and pricing; Monitor contract financial and operational performance

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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