Senior Principal Contracts Specialist

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience 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: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

Overview:At General Dynamics Mission Systems, our Senior Principal Contracts Specialists are more than administrators — they are strategic partners who play a vital role in the success of our most critical defense programs. If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for problem-solving, an understanding of federal contracting regulations, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, we invite you to bring your expertise to our team.

 

What You Will Do

Contractual Leadership

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all contractual communications and commitments with customers and subcontractors
• Negotiate contracts and subcontracts within established business goals, documenting substance of discussions, agreements, and outcomes
• Provide expertise and innovative recommendations on contracting and programmatic issues

Program Support & Risk Management

• Partner with Program Managers, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, and Legal to ensure contract requirements are fully understood and effectively executed
• Monitor contract and subcontract performance for scope changes and take appropriate corrective action
• Manage the contract change process to mitigate performance risk

Work Model: Hybrid | 2 days Onsite Marion, Virginia – 3 days WFH

 

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Salary Note

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.

Combined Salary Range

USD $151,040.00 - USD $163,430.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

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