Contracts Professional - Senior

Company Information 

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness.  Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

About the Role:

Senior Contracts Professional

We are seeking an experienced, and dynamic Contracts Professional to oversee and manage complex contracts to ensure compliance with legal and company standards. This role is responsible to negotiate terms, draft agreements, and monitor the execution of contracts.

Additionally, the individual will participate in significant Customer engagements which include Major Programs of Record, Competitive Procurements, Firm Fixed Price Production Contracts, Complex Engineering Contracts and Service and Development Contracts.  

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated team player who has strong communication and negotiation skills. They value networking, building relationships and being part of an agile team. They possess strong industry knowledge, a curiosity to learn, have technical contracts expertise, and the ability to use critical thinking skills to solve complex problems and issues. 

If this seems like an area of interest, please read on and apply to find out more about what this position does as a key member of the Contracts team. 

What You Will Do – Key Job Elements

• Analyze Requests for Proposals or contractual requirements with internal stakeholders, review and provide guidance and recommendations on contractual terms and conditions and overall contract risk assessments  
• Collaborate with functional support teams to prepare proposals, contract modifications or other related contract or proposal documents
• Work closely with the Program Office in developing contractual, pricing, and negotiation strategies that align with division objectives 
• Official company interface with the customer for all contractual matters on assigned contracts  
• Lead negotiations working with a core team  
• Coordinate all required approvals and notifications pursuant to contract administration procedures and company standard practices 
• Oversee and advise in the preparation, development, and signoff of proposals, negotiations and execution of modifications 
• Follow-up and track customer correspondence; interface with internal and external customers to ensure prompt resolution of issues 
• Drafting of internal contract administration documentation

Minimum Qualifications / What you must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, appropriate Liberal Arts or Science, Engineering. Other bachelor’s degrees or disciplines considered with experience.
• MBA or law degree preferred.
• 7-10 years professional experience in contracts, procurement, program management or relevant discipline.
• Prior experience with Government contracting is strongly desired
• Adherence to schedules and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and accomplish tasks in a timely and professional manner.
• Reading, interpreting, drafting contractual language and documents.
• Knowledgeable in the FAR and DFARS required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) required.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Some travel may be required (up to 10%)

Additional Information:

This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance.  (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)

• Able to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies to the position. Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills is required.
• Works well in team and individually
• Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime if required

What We Offer:

We offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
• competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%)
• Educational Assistance
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.)
• On-going learning opportunities within a rewarding work environment
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.