Contract Manager II for Indirect Services Contracts - Military Veterans

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Position Title: Contract Manager II for Indirect Services Contracts

Date: Jan 8, 2025

Location: Savannah, GA, US

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Contract Manager II for Indirect Services Contracts in GAC Savannah

Unique Skills:

About the Role

The Contract Manager will be a part of our Procurement Supply Chain Organization and will be supporting all our indirect services. The group manages a high volume of contracts and each day is and everyday is different and will be reviewing, revising and redlininng contracts for a wide varirty of products and services agreements. Our managers work without appreciative direction, the candidate must manage and perform all activities related to the development, negotiation, and administration of contracts, where considerable latitude and developmental judgment is involved, ensuring adherence to Gulfstreams overall business strategy and corporate policies.

Please note: This is not a people manager role.

Additional Information

Working knowledge of contract pricing and finance nice to have
Strong leadership skills needed when working with cross functional teams and suppliers.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Business, Finance, Marketing or related curriculum or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 6 years relevant experience. Advanced degree may offset two years of experience requirement.

Position Purpose:

Without appreciative direction, manage and perform all activities related to the development, negotiation, and administration of contracts, where considerable latitude and developmental judgment is involved, ensuring adherence to Gulfstreams overall business strategy and corporate policies. Job incumbent is considered a technical expert in the administration of contracts.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

In accordance with established processes and procedures and approved business strategies, prepare assigned letters of intent, agreements and related contractual documents, and negotiate contractual commitments as directed with the customer and/or supplier or serve as a member of a negotiating team when assigned.

Serve as a consultant to management and internal/external customers and/or suppliers on major matters pertaining to policies, plans and objectives related to contracts and assist as directed in the development of strategies and the resulting agreements, special considerations, schedule requirements, etc.

Initiate and manage the preparation of documents necessary to fulfill contract requirements. Analyze customer and/or supplier and company requirements for contract amendments, responses to internal/external customer and/or supplier identified issues, and similar items. .

Develop, implement, and maintain controls to anticipate/identify and monitor contractual performance and ensure accuracy and completeness of all work-products related to contract performance.

Maintain continuous surveillance of status and progress of contract performance and potential areas of difficulty; recommend corrective actions to be taken to ensure conformance with contract obligations.

Proactively ensure that agreements and related documents are performed by appropriate personnel within the company and within the established operating schedules, government regulations, and company policies and objectives.

Interact in a timely manner with internal/external customers, suppliers, and their applicable representatives to identify, recommend, and implement solutions for potential contractual issues and requirements. .

Provide subject-matter expertise and assistance to prepare documentation and checklists and coordinate with internal/external customers and outside parties (e.g. attorneys, escrow agents, and financing companies) as necessary.

Ensure internal/external customer and/or supplier satisfaction with the contracting process, contract performance, and delivery.

Proactively assist in developing and implementing new/improving existing policies and practices to address changing internal and external contracting requirements.

Additional Functions:

Ensure departmental maintenance of accurate computer generated records and preparation of various reports as required. .

Provide technical leadership and training to other department employees and other organizations. .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

Must have solid negotiating skills.

Working knowledge of contracts pricing and finance.

Strong leadership, team skills and problem solving ability required.

Must have excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Must a high level of proven computer literacy.

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Additional Information

Requisition Number: 224218

Category: Program Office

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 01/17/2025

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

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General Dynamics

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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