Job Details

Position Description:

• Contract Administration duties in support of multiple contracts within the US Market
• Main Battle Tank Systems (MBTS), New Business Capture and Advanced Programs portfolio, to include: negotiations, execution of modifications, correspondence and customer interface.
• Responsible for larger Fixed Price Abrams Family of Vehicles Production contracts
• Administer nonstandard contractual documents such as direct commercial sale, teaming agreements, leases, bailment agreements, etc.
• 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.
• Submit proposals and brief leadership.
• Initiate and process Requests for Estimates and both Authorizations of Proposal and Contractual engagements corresponding with complexity listed above.
• Provide on the job training (negotiations) for entry level employees.
• Process Sales Orders, requests for estimates and all other required contract administration documentation.
• Follow-up and tracking on 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

Position Requirements:

Position Requirements:

At General Dynamics Land Systems we put our Customers at the center of everything we do. Our commitment to protect and enable the men and women 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.

Delivering an exceptional Customer experience in this position looks like:

Deliver on our promises - Meet the customer "want" with high-quality and reliable performance; timely and helpful responsiveness; set high expectations and standards.

Being a genuine partner - Positive internal & external collaboration, builds trust and teamwork; don't be afraid to say when you don't know or need help (socialize speed bumps)

Be one Company - Transcendence in representing all aspects of GDLS with all Customers; when a decision is made, everyone supports it

Listen and ask - Complex problem solving, relentless communications; promote culture of decision-making at the lowest level; communicate to balance competing factors (technical, cost, schedule)

Be easy to do business with - Don't abandon hard constraints, but little things go a long way; consensus when possible

Be accountable and make things right - Respond to inevitable shortfalls with honest, prompt corrective actions. Humility, judgment and drive; be proactive to provide solutions; even "outside your lane"

Balance our financial priorities and Customer requirements - Ownership of deliverables and stewardship of Customer trusted resources; compromise for win-win results.

This position requires:

• Bachelor Degree in Business, Science or appropriate Liberal Arts. Other degrees or disciplines considered with experience.
• 10years minimum experience with at least 2-3 years in Government Contracting and/or Subcontracting required.7 years with an advanced degree.
• Strong working knowledge of Government contract laws and regulations specifically Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFAR required
• Demonstrated negotiation skills in price, terms and conditions and/or contract amendments.
• Ability to develop detailed proposal packages and independently interact with upper management and multiple program offices regarding required approvals.
• Ability to resolve and complete complex contract administration assignments/problems with minimal supervision utilizing ingenuity and innovation.
• Ability to develop and maintain key relationships with Senior leadership and external customers, including Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM), U.S. Government, Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Some travel required