Contracts Staff Specialist

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: Contracts Staff Specialist

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category: Legal, Contracts & Compliance

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: MI

City: Sterling Heights

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: Ability to obtain security clearance

Career Level: Mid-Career

Requisition ID: 17424108

Description: Company Information

At General Dynamics Land Systems we put our Customers at the center of everything we do. Our commitment to protect and enable the people who serve drives us to develop products and systems that give them a clear advantage for mission success. We are looking for passionate individuals to help us deliver innovative, unique solutions to our Customers.

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).
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, and dynamic Contracts Professional to oversee and manage complex contracts to ensure compliance with legal and company standards. This role is responsible to negotiate terms, draft agreements, and monitor the execution of contracts. Additionally, the individual will participate in significant Customer engagements which include Major Programs of Record, Competitive Procurements, Firm Fixed Price Production Contracts, Complex Engineering Contracts and Service & Development Contracts. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated team player who has strong communication and negotiation skills. They value networking, building relationships and being part of an agile team. They possess strong industry knowledge, a curiosity to learn, have technical contracts expertise, and the ability to use critical thinking skills to solve complex problems and issues. If this seems like an area of interest, please read on and apply to find out more about what this position does as a key member of the Contracts team.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role

• Analyze RFP or contractual requirements with internal stakeholders, review and provide guidance and recommendations on contractual terms and conditions and overall contract risk assessment
• Collaborate with functional support teams to prepare proposals, contract modifications or other related contract or proposal documents
• Work closely with Program Office developing contractual, pricing, and negotiation strategies that align with division objectives
• Official company interface with the customer for all contractual matters on assigned contracts
• Lead negotiations working with the core team

• Coordinate all required approvals and notifications pursuant to contract administration procedures and company standard practices
• Oversee and advise in the preparation, development, and signoff of proposals, negotiations and execution of modifications
• Follow-up and track customer correspondence; interface with internal and external customers to ensure prompt resolution of issues
• Drafting of internal contract administration documentation
• This person may be delegated to be the department manager in the Managers absence.

Qualifications Sought

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, appropriate Liberal Arts or Science, Engineering. Other bachelor degrees or disciplines considered with experience. MBA or law degree preferred.
• Prior experience with Government contracting is a significant advantage. At least 10 years professional experience in contracts, procurement, program management or relevant discipline.
• Eligible to obtain security clearance.
• 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 required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) required.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Some travel may be required.
• This person is expected to develop department/division expertise such as unique FAR expertise, negotiation expertise, lead subject matter expert for contract actions, etc.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Company Information

At General Dynamics Land Systems we put our Customers at the center of everything we do. Our commitment to protect and enable the people who serve drives us to develop products and systems that give them a clear advantage for mission success. We are looking for passionate individuals to help us deliver innovative, unique solutions to our Customers.

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).
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, and dynamic Contracts Professional to oversee and manage complex contracts to ensure compliance with legal and company standards. This role is responsible to negotiate terms, draft agreements, and monitor the execution of contracts. Additionally, the individual will participate in significant Customer engagements which include Major Programs of Record, Competitive Procurements, Firm Fixed Price Production Contracts, Complex Engineering Contracts and Service & Development Contracts. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated team player who has strong communication and negotiation skills. They value networking, building relationships and being part of an agile team. They possess strong industry knowledge, a curiosity to learn, have technical contracts expertise, and the ability to use critical thinking skills to solve complex problems and issues. If this seems like an area of interest, please read on and apply to find out more about what this position does as a key member of the Contracts team.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role

• Analyze RFP or contractual requirements with internal stakeholders, review and provide guidance and recommendations on contractual terms and conditions and overall contract risk assessment
• Collaborate with functional support teams to prepare proposals, contract modifications or other related contract or proposal documents
• Work closely with Program Office developing contractual, pricing, and negotiation strategies that align with division objectives
• Official company interface with the customer for all contractual matters on assigned contracts
• Lead negotiations working with the core team

• Coordinate all required approvals and notifications pursuant to contract administration procedures and company standard practices
• Oversee and advise in the preparation, development, and signoff of proposals, negotiations and execution of modifications
• Follow-up and track customer correspondence; interface with internal and external customers to ensure prompt resolution of issues
• Drafting of internal contract administration documentation
• This person may be delegated to be the department manager in the Managers absence.

Qualifications Sought

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, appropriate Liberal Arts or Science, Engineering. Other bachelor degrees or disciplines considered with experience. MBA or law degree preferred.
• Prior experience with Government contracting is a significant advantage. At least 10 years professional experience in contracts, procurement, program management or relevant discipline.
• Eligible to obtain security clearance.
• 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 required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) required.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Some travel may be required.
• This person is expected to develop department/division expertise such as unique FAR expertise, negotiation expertise, lead subject matter expert for contract actions, etc.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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