Senior Principal Contracts Specialist
About The Position
A Contracts Specialist supports the management of the company’s contractual agreements with customers by drafting, negotiating, and executing contracts and ensuring compliance with contract terms and conditions. The role maintains accurate contract records and databases and helps identify and mitigate contract-related risks. It works closely with program managers, legal teams, customers, and other stakeholders to ensure contractual obligations are met. The Senior Principal Contracts Specialist serves as a focal point for contractual communications and commitments, advises business teams, negotiates agreements, monitors performance and scope changes, manages contract changes, and provides domain expertise and leadership on complex contracting matters. The position also supports proposal and program teams, subcontractor sourcing and proposal evaluations, customer and subcontractor relationships, and the development of junior team members. The role requires knowledge of federal contracting regulations, strong analytical and negotiation skills, flexibility, and the ability to handle complex assignments independently.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience, plus at least 10 years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree plus at least 8 years of relevant experience.
- Department of Defense Secret security clearance obtainable within a reasonable time based on requirements.
- Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be a U.S. citizen.
- Excellent knowledge of applicable federal regulations, including FAR and DFARS, and experience with prime contractors or subcontractors across various contract types.
- Experience reviewing and analyzing contract or subcontract documents for accuracy, performance risk, and conformance with contract terms, conditions, and other provisions.
- Excellent understanding of contract or subcontract management principles.
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, attention-to-detail, and research skills.
- Strong negotiation skills for contracts or subcontracts of moderate to high risk or complexity.
- Ability to adapt and reprioritize as goals change.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work effectively with personnel at all levels.
- Computer skills, including Microsoft Office, to support communications and business needs.
- Ability to resolve a wide range of issues creatively and develop innovative solutions.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across business functions.
- Judgment and creativity to identify and resolve moderately complex contract or subcontract issues, and recognize when expert guidance is needed.
- Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with regulations and internal procedures.
- Initiative, independent judgment, and ability to execute projects with little direction.
- Ability to independently determine methods and procedures for new or special assignments.
- Ability to quickly grasp and apply new information and handle complex assignments.
- Ability to network with key contacts outside one’s area of expertise and with senior internal and external personnel in one’s area of expertise.
- Ability to identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
Responsibilities
- Acts as the focal point for contractual communications and commitments to customers or subcontractors.
- Advises and supports business teams on issues and developments relating to assigned contracts or subcontracts.
- Negotiates contracts or subcontracts within business goals and documents discussions, agreements, and results.
- Participates as a key member of proposal or program teams to address contract and subcontract requirements.
- Monitors contract, subcontract, and program performance for scope changes and takes appropriate action.
- Manages contract or subcontract change processes and collaborates with program managers, engineering, finance, and other disciplines to mitigate performance risk.
- Provides domain expertise in contract and subcontract management.
- Provides leadership, subject matter expertise, and recommendations on new or unusual contracting, subcontracting, or programmatic issues.
- Conducts engagements with customers or subcontractors consistent with company policies.
- Supports understanding of Contracts Department operations and GDMS enterprise objectives.
- Reviews or supports reviews of subcontractor proposals, including source selection, fact-finding, technical evaluation, and cost or price analysis.
- Builds customer and subcontractor relationships and understands their needs and issues.
- Collaborates with capture, proposal, and program managers to support contract or subcontract performance, including preparing subcontractor Requests for Proposal when applicable.
- Mentors and supports junior contracts team members by providing guidance, sharing best practices, and advising on complex contractual issues.
Benefits
- Highly competitive benefits
- Flexible work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
