Senior Principal Contracts Specialist

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 :

Salary Note : 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.

Combined Salary Range : USD $140,326.00 - USD $151,838.00 / Yr.

Company Overview : 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