Contracts Specialist

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors degree or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree plus a minimum of 0 years of relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities U.S. Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

Responsibilities for this Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Contracts Specialist. The position provides an opportunity to enhance the performance and profitability of an organization that supports some of our nations fundamental defense services. General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed a contracts professional versed in Government Commercial and International contracting to manage a wide array of contractual engagements covering the entire life cycle including new business formation proposal generation negotiations contract formation change management and contract closeout.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS:

• An intermediate level position in a field of contract management
• Administers contracts and monitors contract performance
• Acts as focal point for contractual communications and commitments
• Assures compliance with applicable federal regulations and internal policies and procedures and seeks guidance when needed
• Reviews Requests for Proposals and participates in preparing compliant proposal responses
• Negotiates proposals and contracts within business goals and documents substance of discussions agreements and results
• Reviews contractual documents for accuracy performance risk and conformance with contract terms conditions and other provisions including applicable federal regulations and business team objectives prior to signature / acceptance
• Works as a key member of program team to ensure contract requirements are fully understood and executed
• Responds to internal and external inquiries regarding contract issues audits and compliance requirements with support from management as needed
• Supports contract change process and works with Program Management Engineering Finance and other disciplines to mitigate performance risk
• Advises and supports business team on issues / developments relative to assigned contracts.
  Builds customer relationships
• Supports contract operations and enterprise objectives

PREFFERRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• A proven selfstarter with ability to learn and adopt quickly
• Prior successful experience negotiating complex terms and conditions
• Ability to handle large volume of orders/handle multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment
• Ability to perform all responsibilities associated with the position
• Ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle more complex assignments
• Possesses considerable verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates considerable analytical/critical thinking skills; attention to detail and research skills
• Possesses considerable computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office) to support communications and business needs
• Shows initiative on assignments exercises independent judgment and professionally executes projects with little direction
• Demonstrates knowledge of applicable federal regulations (FAR/DFARS) and contracting experience with Prime Contractors as well as all contract types
• Demonstrates flexibility and able to prioritize/reprioritize with changing goals
• Collaborates and works effectively crossfunctionally throughout the business
• Work location options include Dedham MA or Scottsdale AZ. Must be able to work in the office at least 2 days a week.