Senior Principal Contracts Specialist
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 waysWorks on substantial and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangiblesExercises substantial independent judgment in methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining resultsDemonstrates creative, innovative approaches and solutions to contract or subcontract issues and problems utilizing substantial decision-making skillsActs independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignmentsMay provide work direction to other employees as team / project leader or mentorContributes to shaping major market opportunitiesSubstantial knowledge of applicable federal regulations (FAR / DFARS) and contracting experience with prime contractors or subcontractor as well as all contract typesPossesses substantial experience reviewing and analyzing contract documents for accuracy, performance risk, and conformance with contract terms, conditions, and other provisionsDemonstrates substantial verbal and written communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with personnel at all levelsExhibits substantial evidence of successful project leadership capabilities with strong analytical / critical thinking skillsDemonstrates substantial attention to detail and research skillsCan prioritize / re-prioritize with changing goalsDemonstrates a substantial ability to initiate and successfully implement new ideas that increase organizational efficiency and support business objectivesIs self-motivated and able to exercise prudent business judgment in matters of business importanceCollaborates and works effectively cross-functionally throughout the businessPossesses substantial computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office) to support effective communications and business needsWorkplace Options :
This position is Hybrid and requires reporting to the office weekly, number of days dependent on customer needsTarget salary range : USD $168,392.00 / Yr. - USD $176,000.00 / Yr.J-18808-Ljbffr