Senior Advanced Contracts Specialist Dedham, MA

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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 12000 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!

Responsibilities for this Position
Duties and Tasks:

A senior level advanced position in contract or subcontract management
Administers contracts or subcontracts and monitors contract or subcontract performance
Acts as focal point for all contractual communications and commitments to customers or subcontractors
Maintains documentation and files in accordance with applicable processes
Assures compliance with applicable federal regulations and internal policies and procedures
Participates as a key member of the proposal or program team to address contract or subcontract requirements
Collaborates with the Capture/Proposal/Program Manager including Program Manager - Subcontracts to support overall contract or subcontract performance which may include preparing subcontractor Request for Proposal documentation
Reviews or supports reviews of subcontractor proposals including management of the source selection process by participating with the proposal evaluation team in fact finding technical evaluation and cost or price analysis as applicable
Reviews Requests for Proposals and participates in preparing compliant proposal responses
Negotiates contracts or subcontracts within business goals and documents substance of discussions agreements and results; Negotiates terms and conditions including estimated cost/price delivery quality and performance requirements
Reviews contract or subcontract 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
Collaborates as a key member of program team to ensure contract or subcontract requirements are fully understood and executed
Responds to internal and external inquiries regarding contract or subcontract issues audits and compliance requirements
Manages contract or subcontract change process and works with the Program Manager including Program Manager - Subcontracts Engineering Finance and other disciplines to mitigate performance risk
Advises and supports business team on issues / developments relative to assigned contracts or subcontracts
Monitors program performance for scope changes and takes appropriate action
Builds customer or subcontractor relationships and knows customer or subcontractor needs and issues
Supports an overall understanding of the Contracts Department operations and GDMS enterprise objectives
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Has wide-ranging experience uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve detailed issues in effective ways
Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise
Demonstrates creative innovative approaches and solutions to contract or subcontract issues and problems utilizing very strong decision-making skills
Excellent ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle more detailed problems
Shows initiative on assignments exercises independent judgment
Demonstrates excellent knowledge of applicable federal regulations (FAR/DFARS) and contracting experience with prime contractors or subcontractors as well as all contract types
Has experience reviewing and analyzing contract or subcontract documents for accuracy performance risk and conformance with contract terms conditions and other provisions
Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with personnel at all levels
Demonstrates excellent strong analytical/critical thinking skills
Possesses an excellent attention to detail and research skills
Is able to prioritize/re-prioritize with changing goals
Collaborates and works effectively cross-functionally throughout the business
Possesses excellent computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office) to support effective communications and business needs


Target salary range: USD $128095.00/Yr. - USD $138603.00/Yr. This 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.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Basic Qualifications
Education Requirements:

Bachelors degree or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.

Clearance Requirements:

Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities U.S. citizenship is required.