Senior Principal Contracts Specialist

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.

Clearance Requirements:
Department of Defense Top Secret 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.

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate need for a Senior Principal Contracts Specialist. 

Duties and Tasks:

• Provides domain expertise in contract management
• Administers contracts and monitors contract or subcontract 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 to support overall contract performance which may include preparing or supporting subcontractor Request for Proposal documentation
• Reviews Requests for Proposals and participates in preparing compliant proposal responses
• Negotiates contracts or subcontracts within business goals and documents substance of discussions, agreements, and results; Negotiates terms and conditions including estimated cost or price, delivery, quality, and performance requirements
• Reviews contract 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 requirements are fully understood and executed
• Responds to internal and external inquiries regarding contract issues, audits, and compliance requirements
• Manages contract change process and works with the Program Manager, Engineering, Finance, and other disciplines to mitigate performance risk
• Advises and supports business team on issues and developments relative to assigned contracts
• Monitors contract performance for scope changes and takes appropriate action
• Builds customer relationships and knows customer needs and issues
• Provides leadership, subject matter expertise, and innovative recommendations to new or unusual contracting, subcontracting, or programmatic issues
• Supports an overall understanding of the Contracts department operations and GDMS enterprise objectives

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Has broad expertise or unique knowledge, uses skills to contribute to development of company objectives and principles and to achieve goals in creative and effective ways
• Works on substantial and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles
• Exercises substantial independent judgment in methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
  Creates formal networks involving coordination among groups
• Demonstrates creative, innovative approaches and solutions to contract or subcontract issues and problems utilizing substantial decision-making skills
• Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments
• May provide work direction to other employees as team/project leader or mentor
• Contributes to shaping major market opportunities
• Substantial knowledge of applicable federal regulations (FAR/DFARS) and contracting experience with prime contractors or subcontractor as wells as all contract types
• Possesses substantial experience reviewing and analyzing contract documents for accuracy, performance risk, and conformance with contract terms, conditions, and other provisions
• Demonstrates substantial verbal and written communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with personnel at all levels
• Exhibits substantial evidence of successful project leadership capabilities with strong analytical/critical thinking skills
• Demonstrates substantial attention to detail and research skills
• Can prioritize/re-prioritize with changing goals
• Demonstrates a substantial ability to initiate and successfully implement new ideas that increase organizational efficiency and support business objectives
• Is self-motivated and able to exercise prudent business judgment in matters of business importance.
• Collaborates and works effectively cross-functionally throughout the business
• Possesses substantial computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office) to support effective communications and business needs

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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!

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