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General Dynamics Mission Systems · 2 hours ago

Advanced Contracts Specialist

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$103K/yr - $111K/yr

5+ years exp

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. The Advanced Contracts Specialist is responsible for managing contractual agreements, including drafting, negotiation, and execution of contracts, while ensuring compliance and mitigating risks.

AerospaceBusiness Information SystemsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySensor

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Collaborates with the Capture/Proposal/Program Manager, including Program Manager - Subcontracts, to support overall contract or subcontract performance

Builds customer or subcontractor relationships and understands customer or subcontractor needs and issues

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

Qualification

Contract ManagementFederal Regulations (FAR/DFARS)Negotiation SkillsAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsMicrosoft OfficeAttention to DetailProblem SolvingCross-functional Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience is required plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or

Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience

Highly proficient knowledge of applicable federal regulations (FAR/DFARS) and experience with prime contractors or subcontractors across various contract types

Possesses highly proficient experience reviewing and analyzing contract or subcontract documents for accuracy, performance risk, and conformance with contract terms, conditions, and other provisions

Highly proficient understanding of contract or subcontract management principles

Highly proficient analytical/critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and research skills

Highly proficient negotiation skills for contracts or subcontracts of moderate to high risk/complexity

Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to prioritize/re-prioritize with changing goals

Highly proficient verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deal effectively with personnel at all levels

Highly proficient 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 issues, recognizing when more expert guidance is required

Possesses a growth mindset for continuous learning to remain current with regulations and internal procedures

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

Department of Defense security clearance is at time of hire

U.S. citizenship is required

Company

General Dynamics Mission Systems

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General Dynamics Mission Systems designs and delivers critical systems and products for defense and cybersecurity customers. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.

Founded in 1952

Fairfax, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees