Senior Principal Contracts Specialist

Education Requirements:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.Clearance Requirements:Department of Defense TS/SCI 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.General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate need for a Senior Principal Contracts Specialist.Duties and Tasks:Provides domain expertise in contract managementAdministers contracts and monitors contract or subcontract performanceActs as focal point for all contractual communications and commitments to customersMaintains documentation and files in accordance with applicable processesAssures compliance with applicable federal regulations and internal policies and proceduresParticipates as a key member of the proposal or program team to address contract requirementsCollaborates with the Capture/Proposal/Program Manager to support overall contract performance which may include preparing or supporting subcontractor Request for Proposal documentationReviews Requests for Proposals and participates in preparing compliant proposal responsesNegotiates contracts or subcontracts within business goals and documents substance of discussions, agreements, and results; Negotiates terms and conditions including estimated cost or price, delivery, quality, and performance requirementsReviews contract 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/acceptanceCollaborates as a key member of program team to ensure contract requirements are fully understood and executedResponds to internal and external inquiries regarding contract issues, audits, and compliance requirementsManages contract change process and works with the Program Manager, Engineering, Finance, and other disciplines to mitigate performance riskAdvises and supports business team on issues and developments relative to assigned contractsMonitors contract performance for scope changes and takes appropriate actionBuilds customer relationships and knows customer needs and issuesProvides leadership, subject matter expertise, and innovative recommendations to new or unusual contracting, subcontracting, or programmatic issuesSupports an overall understanding of the Contracts department operations and GDMS enterprise objectivesKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Has broad expertise or unique knowledge, uses skills to contribute to development of company objectives and principles and to achieve goals in creative and effective waysWorks on substantial and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangiblesExercises substantial independent judgment in methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining resultsCreates formal networks involving coordination among groupsDemonstrates creative, innovative approaches and solutions to contract or subcontract issues and problems utilizing substantial decision-making skillsActs independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignmentsMay provide work direction to other employees as team/project leader or mentorContributes to shaping major market opportunitiesSubstantial knowledge of applicable federal regulations (FAR/DFARS) and contracting experience with prime contractors or subcontractor as wells as all contract typesPossesses substantial experience reviewing and analyzing contract documents for accuracy, performance risk, and conformance with contract terms, conditions, and other provisionsDemonstrates substantial verbal and written communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with personnel at all levelsExhibits substantial evidence of successful project leadership capabilities with strong analytical/critical thinking skillsDemonstrates substantial attention to detail and research skillsCan prioritize/re-prioritize with changing goalsDemonstrates a substantial ability to initiate and successfully implement new ideas that increase organizational efficiency and support business objectivesIs self-motivated and able to exercise prudent business judgment in matters of business importance.Collaborates and works effectively cross-functionally throughout the businessPossesses substantial computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office) to support effective communications and business needsWorplace Options:This position is Hybrid and requires reporting to the office weekly, number of days dependent on customer needs.#LI-HybridThis estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.USD $168,392.00 - USD $176,000.00 /Yr.General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Created: 2025-10-06