General Dynamics

Senior Contracts Specialist

General Dynamics • $119K — $128K *
Orlando, FL 32828In-Person
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of experience.
  • U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.
  • Proven experience reviewing and analyzing contract documents for accuracy and compliance.
  • Strong understanding of contract management principles and relevant tools.
  • Excellent negotiation skills, especially for high-complexity contracts.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and oversee GDMS’s GSA Schedule and other agreements like GTAs and OTAs.
  • Initiate and deploy improvements in systems/tools to meet evolving business needs.
  • Develop training documents and guidance for Contracts personnel.
  • Test system updates and provide necessary feedback before deployment.
  • Maintain reporting metrics for GSA, OTAs, and other contracting projects.
  • Collaborate with diverse teams to negotiate advantageous agreements.
  • Support contract closeout processes including complex legacy contracts.

Benefits

  • Flexible working conditions to adapt to changing goals.
  • Continuous learning opportunities to stay updated with regulations.
  • Collaborative working environment across functions like Legal and IT.
Full Job Description
Basic Qualifications

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.

 

Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

Overview:

A Contracts Specialist is responsible for supporting the management of the company's contractual agreements with customers, in the drafting, negotiation, and execution of contracts, as well as ensuring compliance with contract terms and conditions. The Contracts Specialist also maintains accurate contract records and databases and assists in identifying and mitigating any contract-related risks. Additionally, this role requires strong communication and organizational skills, as the Contracts Specialist will work closely with program managers, legal teams, and

customers to ensure that all contractual obligations are met.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage GDMS’s GSA Schedule, and oversee the General Term Agreements (GTAs), Other Transaction Authority (OTAs) and Consortiums, including non-standard flow-down coordination/management.
  • Propose, initiate and deploy improvements and new systems/tools to address business needs and evolving regulatory requirements.
  • Develop, maintain and communicate systems/tools guidance and training documents to Contracts and Subcontracts personnel.
  • Test all updates prior to deployment and provide feedback as necessary.
  • Maintain regular reporting and metrics for GSA, OTAs, Consortiums and other CCO Projects.
  • Collaborate with Contracts and Subcontracts professionals, Supply Chain, Legal, and other functions to negotiate agreements that benefit the Company.
  • Engage with both Contracts/Subcontracts and IT staff to clean up records in the tools to ensure meaningful data is available.
  • Work with Contract staff to support timely contract closeout completion in the Contract Closeout tool.
  • Manage closeout of complex legacy contracts, including research of historical documentation, resolution of government property accountability issues per FAR 45.6, coordination with government contracting officers on outstanding claims and disputes, reconciliation of final payments and indirect rates, and preparation of final closeout packages in accordance with FAR 4.804 and FAR 4.805.
  • Analyze current available reports to ensure fields are accurate.
  • Aid in the migration of tools to new platforms.
  • Maintain GSA & Agreements GDMS Hub Contracts site.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Possesses strong experience reviewing and analyzing contract or subcontract documents for accuracy, performance risk, and conformance with contract terms, conditions, and other provisions.
  • Strong understanding of contract or subcontract management principles, policies, procedures and systems/tools.
  • Strong analytical/critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and research skills.
  • Strong negotiation skills for contracts or subcontracts of moderate to high risk/complexity (GSA, GDMS’s GTAs, OTAs with the Consortiums and Govt Agencies.
  • Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to prioritize/re-prioritize with changing goals.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deal effectively with personnel at all levels.
  • 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 contract or 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.
Salary NoteThis 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 RangeUSD $119,087.00 - USD $128,856.00 /Yr.

About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is involved in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat vehicles and systems, armaments, and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and mission-critical information systems and technologies. General Dynamics has four main business segments. Aerospace designs, develops, manufacturers and services a comprehensive offering of advanced business-jet aircraft. Combat Systems specializes in producing, supporting and sustaining land and expeditionary combat systems for the U.S. military and its allies. Marine Systems designs, builds and supports submarines and a variety of surface ships for the U.S. Navy and commercial customers. The Information Systems and Technology group offers a breadth and depth of technology and service capabilities that support a wide range of government and commercial needs, including systems integration expertise; hardware and software products; and engineering, management and support services.

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Learn more about General Dynamics
Size
103,100 employees
Market Cap
$67.9 billion
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1952
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$37.9 billion
NASDAQ
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