Senior Advanced Contracts Specialist

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.

Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an opening for a Senior Advanced Contracts Specialist. 

Duties and Tasks:
• A senior level advanced position in contract management
• Administers contracts or subcontracts and monitors contract performance
• Acts as focal point for all contractual communications and commitments to customers 
• Maintains documentation and files in accordance with applicable processes
• Assures compliance with applicable federal regulations and internal policies and procedures
• Participates as a key member of the proposal or program team to address contract requirements
• Collaborates with the Capture/Proposal/Program Manager, including Program Manager 
• Reviews Requests for Proposals and participates in preparing compliant proposal responses
• Negotiates contracts within business goals and documents substance of discussions, agreements, and results; Negotiates terms and conditions including estimated cost/price, delivery,

   quality, and performance requirements
• Reviews contract or subcontract documents for accuracy, performance risk, and conformance with contract terms, conditions, and other provisions including applicable federal regulations and business

   team objectives prior to signature / acceptance
• Collaborates as a key member of program team to ensure contract or subcontract requirements are fully understood and executed
• Responds to internal and external inquiries regarding contract or subcontract issues, audits, and compliance requirements
• Manages contract or subcontract change process and works with the Program Manager, including Program Manager - Subcontracts, Engineering, Finance, and other disciplines to mitigate performance

   risk
• Advises and supports business team on issues / developments relative to assigned contracts 
• Monitors program performance for scope changes and takes appropriate action
• Builds customer relationships and knows customer needs and issues
• Supports an overall understanding of the Contracts Department operations and GDMS enterprise objectives

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Has wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve detailed issues in effective ways
• Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise
• Demonstrates creative, innovative approaches and solutions to contract or subcontract issues and problems utilizing very strong decision-making skills
• Excellent ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle more detailed problems
• Shows initiative on assignments, exercises independent judgment
• Demonstrates excellent knowledge of applicable federal regulations (FAR/DFARS) and contracting experience with prime contractors or subcontractors as well as all contract types
• Has experience reviewing and analyzing contract or subcontract documents for accuracy, performance risk, and conformance with contract terms, conditions, and other provisions
• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with personnel at all levels
• Demonstrates excellent strong analytical/critical thinking skills
• Possesses an excellent attention to detail and research skills
• Is able to prioritize/re-prioritize with changing goals
• Collaborates and works effectively cross-functionally throughout the business
• Possesses excellent computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office) to support effective communications and business needs

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