Contracts Principal (Hybrid) - Military Veterans
at General Dynamics
Responsibilities for this Position
Contracts Principal (Hybrid)
US-ME-Saco
Job ID: 2024-31806
Type: Full Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Programs & Contracts
Saco, ME
Overview
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems produces high-quality, high performance gun systems for a broad spectrum of land, sea and air applications. Our products are built on decades of experience and knowledge in innovative design and development and the latest manufacturing technologies. We are an industry leader in the development and production of single and multi-barrel gatling guns, individual crew-served weapons, ammunition handling systems, shipboard defense systems, gun pods and loaders.
The Contracts Principal acting as a Contracts Manager, participates in the development and fulfillment of contract requirements in the purchase or sale/delivery of equipment, materials, products or services | Evaluates contract compliance and advises others on contractual rights and obligations | Requests or approves amendments to contract terms or contract extensions | Prepares bids or requests for proposals (RFPs), including specifications and requirements; negotiates contract terms and participates in the determination of acceptable bids.
Responsibilities
- Prepares, examines, negotiates and revises contracts.
- Ensures contracts are consistent with management's goals, policies, and procedures.
- Handles the acquisition, distribution, and store of purchases.
- Assures that all clarifications and amendments of negotiations are incorporated into the final contract.
- Generates, maintains, and audits a central contract-resource file.
Independence:
Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment
General Profile:
Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment
Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field
Uses advanced techniques, theories, and processes to complete work
Leads others to solve complex problems
Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations
May lead functional teams or projects
Qualifications
Required Education: Associate's Degree
Equivqlent Combination of Relevent Education & Experience
Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree
Major In: Accounting, Finance or Business peferred
Years of Experience: 8-10 years of relevent experience
Organizational skills. Oral and written communication skills. Detail oriented. Leadership skills. Contract compliance. Contract lifecycle management. Contract negotiation. Contract administration. Contract review.
Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Professionals - Subject Matter Experts
Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
Government Contracts experience, good working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and other applicable regulations, ability to perform research, performs tasks with great attention to detail, be able to assimilate and extract key data from documents, very organized, ability to multi-task, computer savvy with strong Microsoft skills, ERP software experience (IFS a plus), articulate with strong communication skills, strong negotiation skills, flexible, good interpersonal skills, ability to collaborate across multiple lines of business at all levels within the organization.B15
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Saco, ME
General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company.
Our portfolio spans the realm of the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. We offer these through our five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.
General Dynamics employs thousands of people across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. We rely on the skills of our employees and their knowledge of customer requirements to deliver best-in-class products and services.
Who We Are Looking For
General Dynamics is seeking military veterans and military spouses across the country who bring a deeply rooted skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, demonstrations of leadership and an overall commitment to the mission of the organization. We recognize the knowledge and skills gained during your military experience are invaluable to the success of a team. We’re proud of the thousands of veterans and military professionals who have chosen to apply their leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills to a career at General Dynamics and to continue supporting the mission of those serving today.
Should I Apply?
At General Dynamics, our employees are the heart of our company. We rely on their dedication to excellence and their intimate knowledge of customer requirements to meet the needs of customers around the globe, day in and day out. Our employees' unique blend of skill, innovation and agility drives our continued success, and we take our responsibility to them seriously. If you are a military veteran or military spouse ready to advance your career, view our available career opportunities to the right for more information and to apply today!
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