Senior Principal Contracts Specialist

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Manassas, VA

4d•$143,834 - $155,632

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 also maintains accurate contract records and databases and helps identify and mitigate contract-related risks. It requires strong communication and organizational skills and close collaboration with program managers, legal teams, customers, and other stakeholders to ensure contractual obligations are met. The Senior Principal Contracts Specialist provides leadership, subject matter expertise, and recommendations on new or unusual contracting, subcontracting, and programmatic issues. The role supports assigned contracts and subcontracts, proposal and program teams, change management, performance-risk mitigation, subcontractor proposal reviews, and customer and subcontractor relationships. The position collaborates across Program Management, Engineering, Finance, and Supply Chain.

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, subject to U.S. Government security investigation and eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of work performed within the facilities.
Demonstrated knowledge of applicable federal regulations, including FAR and DFARS, and experience with prime contractors or subcontractors across various contract types.
Demonstrated analytical and critical-thinking skills, attention to detail, and research skills.
Demonstrated negotiation skills for contracts or subcontracts of moderate to high risk or complexity.
Flexibility and ability to prioritize and reprioritize as goals change.
Ability to resolve a wide range of issues creatively and develop innovative approaches and solutions.
Ability to collaborate effectively across business functions.
Judgment and creativity to identify and resolve moderately complex contract or subcontract issues, recognizing when expert guidance is needed.
Initiative, independent judgment, and ability to execute projects professionally with little direction.
Ability to independently determine methods and procedures for new or special assignments.

Responsibilities

Advise and support business teams on issues and developments related to assigned contracts or subcontracts.
Negotiate contracts or subcontracts within business goals and document discussions, agreements, and results.
Participate as a key member of proposal or program teams to address contract or subcontract requirements.
Manage contract or subcontract changes and collaborate with program managers and other disciplines to mitigate performance risk.
Monitor program performance for scope changes and take appropriate action.
Provide leadership, subject matter expertise, and recommendations on new or unusual contracting, subcontracting, or programmatic issues.
Review or support reviews of subcontractor proposals, including source selection activities, fact-finding, technical evaluation, and cost or price analysis.
Build customer and subcontractor relationships and understand their needs and issues.
Collaborate with Program Management, Engineering, Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure contract or subcontract requirements are understood and effectively executed and to address potential risks or issues.
Maintain accurate contract records and databases and assist in identifying and mitigating contract-related risks.