Senior Contracts Specialist
Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems
Location: San Jose
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
Basic Qualifications
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 Requirement:
Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance obtainable within a
reasonable amount of time after 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
General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for an
Senior Principal Contracts Specialist. The position provides an
opportunity to enhance the performance and profitability of an
organization that supports some of our nation's fundamental defense
services. General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely
with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to
carry out high-stakes national security missions.Duties and
Tasks:
- Provides domain expertise in contract or subcontract
management
- Administers contracts or subcontracts and monitors contract or
subcontract performance
- Acts as focal point for all contractual communications and
commitments to customers or subcontractors
- 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 and/or subcontract requirements
- Collaborates with the Capture/Proposal/Program Manager,
including Program Manager - Subcontracts, to support overall
contract or subcontract performance which may include preparing or
supporting subcontractor Request for Proposal documentation
- Reviews Requests for Proposals and participates in preparing
compliant proposal responses
- 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, as
applicable
- 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 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 and developments
relative to assigned contracts or subcontracts
- Monitors contract and subcontract performance for scope changes
and takes appropriate action
- Builds customer or subcontractor relationships and knows
customer or subcontractor 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 objectivesKnowledge, 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 very substantial and unique issues where analysis of
situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles
- Exercises very 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
- Very substantial knowledge of applicable federal regulations
(FAR/DFARS) and contracting experience with prime contractors or
subcontractor as wells as all contract types
- Possesses very substantial experience reviewing and analyzing
contract or subcontract documents for accuracy, performance risk,
and conformance with contract terms, conditions, and other
provisions
- Demonstrates very substantial verbal and written communication
skills and the ability to deal effectively with personnel at all
levels
- Exhibits very substantial evidence of successful project
leadership capabilities with strong analytical/critical thinking
skills
- Demonstrates very substantial attention to detail and research
skills
- Can prioritize/re-prioritize with changing goals
- Demonstrates a very 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 very substantial computer skills (e.g., Microsoft
Office) to support effective communications and business
needs#LI-Hybrid
Target salary range: USD $120,000.00/Yr. - USD $132,000.00/Yr. 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.
Company Overview
At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we rise to the challenge each
day to ensure the safety of those that lead, serve, and protect the
world we live in. We do this by making the world's most advanced
defense platforms even smarter. Our engineers redefine what's
possible and our manufacturing team brings it to life, building the
brains behind the brawn on submarines, ships, combat vehicles,
aircraft, satellites, and other advanced systems.We pride ourselves
in being a great place to work with this shared sense of purpose,
committed to a diverse and exciting employee experience that drives
innovation and creates a community where all feel welcome and a
part of something amazing.We offer highly competitive benefits and
a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and
rewarded. To see more about our benefits, visit General Dynamics is
an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed
to hiring a diverse and talented workforce.
EOE/Disability/Veteran
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