Specialist Contracts

Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer

Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending.
• Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%).
• Educational Assistance.
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment.
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.
  
  

Responsibilities To Anticipate For This Role

• Contract Administration duties will be in support of multiple contracts within the Next Generation Vehicles, Advanced Programs and Material Readiness portfolio
• Lead proposal preparation efforts, negotiations, execution of modifications, correspondence and customer interface for sole source and/or competitive procurements
• Responsible for moderately complex cost type and fixed price contracts
• Ensure all contracts activity is in compliance with the internal and external audit policies
• Provide guidance on contractual obligations.
• Coordinate all required approvals and notifications pursuant to contract administration procedures and company standard practices
• Participate and advise in the preparation of quotations, bids and proposals
• Follow-up and tracking of customer correspondence and issues
• Interface with internal and external customers to ensure prompt resolution of problems and effective day-to-day communications
• Organize, track and input data to support department metrics and quality initiatives
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications Sought

• Bachelor Degree in Business, Economics, Science or appropriate Liberal Arts (other bachelor degrees or disciplines considered with experience)
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience with contracts (DoD experience desired)
• Adherence to schedules and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and accomplish tasks in a timely and professional manner
• Reading, interpreting, drafting contractual language and documents
• Knowledgeable in the FAR and DFARS preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) required
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Willingness to work in a team environment
• Detail oriented, hardworking and enthusiastic
• Ability to work independently when requested
• Representing the company in a highly professional manner and exemplifying core values
• Some travel required