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$131k–$142k/yr
Other
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Posted 17h ago
Apply by Jul 27
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Senior Contracts Specialist manages contractual agreements through drafting, negotiation, and execution while ensuring compliance with terms and conditions. They serve as the primary focal point for customer and subcontractor communications and collaborate with program managers to mitigate performance risks.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience or a Master's degree with 6 years of experience. A Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance and U.S. citizenship are mandatory at the time of hire.
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Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience is required plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
Responsibilities for this Position
Overview:A Contracts Specialist is responsible for supporting the management of the company's contractual agreements with customers, in the drafting, negotiation, and execution of contracts, as well as ensuring compliance with contract terms and conditions. The Contracts Specialist also maintains accurate contract records and databases and assists in identifying and mitigating any contract-related risks. Additionally, this role requires strong communication and or-ganizational skills, as the Contracts Specialist will work closely with program managers, legal teams, and customers to ensure that all contractual obligations are met.
Key Responsibilities:• Acts as focal point for all contractual communications and commitments to customers or subcontractors.• Advises and supports business team on issues/developments relative to assigned contracts or subcontracts.• Negotiates contracts or subcontracts within business goals and documents substance of discussions, agreements, and results.• Participates as a key member of the proposal or program team to address contract or subcontract requirements.• Monitors contract or subcontract performance for scope changes and takes appropriate action.• Manages contract or subcontract change process and collaborates with the Program Manager, including Program Manager - Subcontracts, Engineering, Finance, and other disciplines to mitigate performance risk.• Monitors program performance for scope changes and takes appropriate action.• Provides domain expertise in contract or subcontract management.• Provides leadership, subject matter expertise, and innovative recommendations to new or unusual contracting, subcontracting, or programmatic issues.• Executes engagements with customers or subcontractors consistent with policies.• Supports an overall understanding of the Contracts Department operations and GDMS enterprise objectives.• Reviews or supports reviews of subcontractor proposals, including management of the source selection process by participating with the proposal evaluation team in fact-finding, technical evaluation, and cost or price analysis.• Builds customer or subcontractor relationships and knows customer or subcontractor needs and issues.• Collaborates with the Capture/Proposal/Program Manager, including Program Manager - Subcontracts, to support overall contract or subcontract performance, which may include preparing subcontractor Request for Proposal documentation.• Participates as a key member of the proposal or program team to address contract and/or subcontract re-requirements.• Mentors and supports junior contracts team members by providing guidance, sharing best practices, and offering advice on complex contractual issues to enhance their professional development and improve overall team performance
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:• Excellent knowledge of applicable federal regulations (FAR/DFARS) and experience with prime contractors or subcontractors across various contract types.• Possesses excellent experience reviewing and analyzing contract or subcontract documents for accuracy, performance risk, and conformance with contract terms, conditions, and other provisions.• Excellent understanding of contract or subcontract management principles.• Excellent analytical/critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and research skills.• Excellent negotiation skills for contracts or subcontracts of moderate to high risk/complexity.• Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to prioritize/re-prioritize with changing goals.• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deal effectively with personnel at all levels.
Excellent computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office) to support effective communications and business needs.• Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways, demonstrating innovative approaches and solutions.• Collaborates and works effectively cross-functionally throughout the business.• Demonstrates judgment and creativity to identify and resolve moderately complex contract or subcontract is-sues, recognizing when more expert guidance is required.• Possesses a growth mindset for continuous learning to remain current with regulations and internal proce-dures.• Shows initiative on assignments, exercises independent judgment, and professionally executes projects with little direction.• Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments.• Very strong in grasping and applying new information quickly and handling complex assignments.• Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise and senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:Department of Defense security clearance is desired at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
Position will support programs in the Space Systems business area within the Space, Cyber & Intelligence (SC&I) Line of Business as needed. Ability to work in the office a minimum of two days a week is required, with additional days as necessary for peak activity, program deliverables, high side meetings, contract work and/or proposal support.
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Salary Note
This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Combined Salary Range
USD $131,319.00 - USD $142,091.00 /Yr.
Company Overview
General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Related keywords
FARDFARSTS/SCI ClearanceContract AdministrationSubcontractsPrime ContractorsRisk ManagementProposal ManagementSpace SystemsDefense IndustryGovernment ContractingCost AnalysisPrice AnalysisFact-findingAI for InnovationGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems
We develop mission critical solutions for those that lead, serve and protect the world we live in.
Industry
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company size
10,001+ employees
Founded
1952
Headquarters
Chantilly, Virginia
LinkedIn followers
263,557
At General Dynamics Mission Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, we develop mission critical C4ISR solutions across the land, sea, air, space and cyber domains, but that doesn’t tell our whole story.
When downed pilots are isolated in enemy territory, our equipment gives them a lifeline to call home. When a student opens a textbook to learn about the universe, they’re looking at data and pictures sent using our technology. When the government needs to share crucial top-secret information, our products help them keep this information out of the wrong hands. When sailors need to locate underwater mines, our technology allows them to find explosives with unmanned underwater vehicles.
Delivering C4ISR technology is what we do but we think why we do it is more important.
Offices: 15036 Conference Center Dr, Chantilly, Virginia 20151, US · 8201 E McDowell Rd, Scottsdale, Arizona 85257, US · 2688 Orchard Pkwy, San Jose, CA 95134, US · 100 Plastics Ave, Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01201, US · 430 National Business Pkwy, Annapolis Junction, Maryland 20701, US
Communications / RF NetworkingC4ISRCyber Security and Network DefenseMaritime & Underwater SystemsPlatform IntegrationTrainingModeling and SimulationIntelIntelligenceSurveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR)
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