Senior Contracts Manager, Business Area

General Dynamics Information Technology • Chantilly, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

GDIT's Contracts and Acquisition Management Office (CAMO) is seeking a results-oriented Business Area Senior Contracts Manager. This role will oversee an Intelligence and Homeland Security Division (IHS) Business Area, managing various U.S. Government contracts, primarily in Information and Technology (IT) Services and Solutions, and Professional Services. As a strategic business partner and leader, this individual will manage a diverse organization of professionals and possess extensive contracts management and compliance experience. This position is an integral part of the Division leadership team and reports to GDIT's IHS Space, Cyber & Intelligence Sector Director of Contracts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree. In lieu of degree, 9+ years of related experience in government contracting, subcontracts, new business, regulatory or contracts compliance required.
• 5+ years of related experience in government contracting, subcontracts, new business, regulatory or contracts compliance.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, as well as advanced analytical, critical thinking, and negotiation abilities.
• Experience in identifying risks in terms & conditions and facilitating the mitigation of those risks.
• Highly experienced with various contract types.
• Advanced knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, terms, conditions, and policies governing assigned contracts including the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and customer supplements.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to mentor, develop, and lead training for team.
• Experience negotiating contract terms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint).
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain poly.
• US citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree preferred.
• Professional contracts certification a plus.
• Knowledge of Other Transaction Authority Contracts (OTAs) and commercial contracts desired.

Responsibilities

• Directly oversee the work of the contracts professional staff within the Business Area.
• Ensures internal contractual compliance with relevant terms and conditions and compliance with designated management objectives.
• Provides advice, counsel and interpretation of contracts and acquisition requirements to various leaders.
• Negotiates contract terms from proposal stage to program close-out in accordance with relevant regulations.
• Serves as point of contact and trusted advisor with internal departments concerning specific contract questions, issues, and problems related to Business Area contracts.
• Participate in proposal teams to include making decisions on pricing and scheduling strategies, compliance, mitigation of organizational conflicts of interest issues, coordination of requirements and proposal risk assessments.
• Reviews solicitation requests and GDIT proposal volumes to identify risk areas and ensure compliance with terms and conditions.
• Participates in program reviews, executive status briefings and customer engagements.
• Coordinates with program leaders to ensure contract requirements are fulfilled.
• Participates and provides opinions on proposal and program strategies.
• Engages with DoW component contracting counterparts to develop and cultivate relationships.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant contractual procedures and practices.
• Participates in special projects as required.

Benefits

• 401K with company match
• Full flex work weeks where possible
• Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• Short and long-term disability benefits
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance
• Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
• Dental plan options
• Vision plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior