General Dynamics

Senior Contracts Specialist (Progeny Systems Business Area)

General Dynamics • $131K — $142K *
Pittsfield, MA 01201In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in contract management or contracts administration.
  • Strong knowledge of federal regulations (FAR/DFARS) and various contract types.
  • Ability to analyze contract documents for accuracy and compliance.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for diverse audiences.
  • Proven negotiation skills for complex contracts.
  • Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail in contract performance.
  • A growth mindset with a focus on continuous learning and adaptation.

Responsibilities

  • Acts as the point of contact for all contractual communications with customers.
  • Supports business teams by advising on contract-related issues and developments.
  • Negotiates contracts and documents discussions and agreements.
  • Monitors contract performance and initiates corrective actions for scope changes.
  • Collaborates with cross-functional teams to manage contract change processes and mitigate risks.
  • Builds and maintains strong customer relationships to understand their needs.
  • Provides expertise and innovative solutions to complex contracting issues.

Benefits

  • Flexible onsite work options with potential for some remote work.
  • Opportunity for professional growth and development within the contracts department.
  • Supportive team-oriented environment collaborating across various disciplines.
  • Engagement with stakeholders in various levels of the organization.
Full Job Description
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 team, and customers to ensure that all contractual obligations are met.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Acts as focal point for all contractual communications and commitments to customers .
  • Advises and supports business team on issues/developments relative to assigned contracts.
  • Negotiates contracts within business goals and documents substance of discussions, agreements, and results.
  • Participates as a key member of the proposal or program team to address contract requirements.
  • Monitors contract performance for scope changes and takes appropriate action.
  • Manages contract change process and collaborates with the Program Manager, including Program Manager - Subcontracts, Engineering, Finance, and other disciplines to mitigate performance risk.
  • Monitors program performance for scope changes and takes appropriate action.
  • Provides domain expertise in contract management.
  • Provides leadership, subject matter expertise, and innovative recommendations to new or unusual contracting or programmatic issues.
  • Executes engagements with customers consistent with policies.
  • Supports an overall understanding of the Contracts Department operations and GDMS enterprise objectives.
  • Builds customer relationships and knows customer needs and issues.
  • Participates as a key member of the proposal or program team to address contract requirements.

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Very strong knowledge of applicable federal regulations (FAR/DFARS) and experience with prime contractors across various contract types.
  • Possesses very strong experience reviewing and analyzing contract documents for accuracy, performance risk, and conformance with contract terms, conditions, and other provisions.
  • Very strong understanding of contract management principles.
  • Very strong analytical/critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and research skills.
  • Very strong negotiation skills for contracts of moderate to high risk/complexity.
  • Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to prioritize/re-prioritize with changing goals.
  • Very strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deal effectively with personnel at all levels.
  • Very 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 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.
  • Strong in grasping and applying new information quickly and handling complex assignments.
  • Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise and senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.
  • Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

 

Workplace Options:This position is onsite with the ability to flex. No 100% remote option.

 

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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 $131,319.00 - USD $142,091.00 /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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