Subcontracts Specialist

• 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:
Must be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance.  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.

Overview:
A Subcontracts Specialist is responsible for supporting the management of the company's subcontractual agreements in the drafting, negotiation, and execution of subcontracts, as well as ensuring compliance with contractual terms and conditions. The Subcontracts Specialist also maintains accurate subcontract records and databases and assists in identifying and mitigating any subcontract-related risks. Additionally, this role requires strong communication and organizational skills, as the Subcontracts Specialist will work closely with program managers, legal teams, and contracts 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 subcontracts.
• Negotiates 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 subcontract requirements.
• Monitors subcontract performance for scope changes and takes appropriate action.
• Manages 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 subcontract management.
• Provides leadership, subject matter expertise, and innovative recommendations to new or unusual contracting, subcontracting, or programmatic issues.
• Executes engagements with 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 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 requirements.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Very strong knowledge of applicable federal regulations (FAR/DFARS) and experience with subcontractors across various contract types.
• Possesses very strong experience reviewing and analyzing contract or subcontract documents for accuracy, performance risk, and conformance with contract terms, conditions, and other provisions.
• Very strong understanding of subcontract management principles.
• Very strong analytical/critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and research skills.
• Very strong negotiation skills for subcontracts of moderate to high risk/complexity.
• Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to prioritize/reprioritize with changing goals.
• Very strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deal effectively with personnel at all levels.
• Very strong 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 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.
• 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.

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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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