Contract Administrator Advisor - Military Veterans
at General Dynamics
Responsibilities for this Position
Location: USA VA Chesapeake
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ192723
Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret/SCI
Public Trust/Other Required:
None
Job Family:
Contracts Administration
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Contract Administration, Contract Negotiations, Contracts
Certifications:
None
Experience:
8 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
Apply your expertise to advance the mission and optimize our business strategy as Contracts Administrator Advisor at GDIT. Here, you'll be part of a caring team focused on helping our clients solve some of their largest challenges, while growing dynamically as an individual and professional.
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Contracts Administrator Advisor, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Contracts Administrator Advisor joining our team to provide support and counsel to our program and proposal teams while ensuring GDIT's compliance with contractual terms and conditions and applicable law.
HOW A CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR ADVISOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
- Ensures internal contractual compliance with relevant terms and conditions and compliance with designated management objectives
- Negotiates contracts, including price, terms, and conditions, and reviews subsequent contractual documents for legal sufficiency prior to execution
- Serves as point of contact with internal departments concerning specific contract questions, issues, and problems
- Reviews requests for proposals and participates in proposal color reviews
- Reviews and approves solicited and unsolicited proposals for submission to customers
- Reviews and negotiates various types of agreements
- Interprets contractual work requirements and obligations
- Makes recommendations regarding contracts implementation
- Maintains current knowledge of relevant contractual procedures and practices
- Participates in special projects as required
- Strong customer interaction
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
- Education: Bachelor's degree. In lieu of degree, 12+ years of related Contracts Administration experience required.
- Required Experience: 8+ years of related Contracts Administration experience
- Required Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
- Security Clearance Level: Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Required Skills and Abilities: Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as, advanced analytical, critical thinking, and negotiation abilities. Highly experienced with various contract types. Advanced Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and customer agency supplements. Ability to operate and negotiate independently.
- Location: This is a hybrid role working at our GDIT Facility located in Chesapeake, VA. This position requires working onsite 3 days a week minimum.
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
- 401K with company match
- Comprehensive health and wellness packages
- Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
- Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
- Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
- Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
The likely salary range for this position is $83,429 - $112,700. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Travel Required:
10-25%
Telecommuting Options:
Hybrid
Work Location:
USA VA Chesapeake
Additional Work Locations:
Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation's most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.
GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
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Chesapeake, VA
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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