Contracts Administrator

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT); Fairview Park (OH); On-site; USD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

401K with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) in Falls Church, VA seeks a Contracts Administrator to support pre- and post-award activities for US Air Force & Space Force contracts. You will administer contracts, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with FAR/DFAR while contributing to mission-focused contracting strategies.

This onsite role requires a Bachelor's degree or six years of related experience, offering opportunities to lead negotiations, mentor junior staff, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; six years of related experience in contracts administration in lieu of degree.
• Two or more years of related experience in contracts administration, subcontracts administration, procurement, and supply chain.
• Familiarity with FAR/DFAR and contract administration practices.

Responsibilities

• Administering contracts and/or subcontracts, including negotiation, documentation, financial reporting, and product delivery for major contracts.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders in support of pre- and post-award contractual opportunities with US Air Force.
• Negotiating contract terms from proposal stage to project close-out in accordance with regulations.
• Coordinating approvals of negotiations, contracts, and subcontracts with management staff.
• Providing advice and interpretation of contract requirements.
• Reviewing solicitation requests and proposal volumes to identify risk and ensure compliance with terms and conditions.
• Participating on proposal teams including pricing, scheduling, and risk assessment.
• Participating in program reviews, status briefings and customer interactions with contracting officers.
• Coordinating with program managers to ensure contract requirements are fulfilled.

Skills

Contract Administration

Contract Negotiations

Government Contracts

Contract Agreements

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Contract Management

Job Qualifications:

• Skills: Contract Administration, Contract Agreements, Contract Negotiations, Government Contracts, Teamwork
• Certifications: None
• Experience: 2 + years of related experience
• US Citizenship Required: No

Job Description:

Contribute to the strategic direction of the business and support impactful mission outcomes as a Contracts Administrator at GDIT. Here, you’ll enable the success of the most critical government missions and the growth of a meaningful career in Contract Management.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Contracts Administrator, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter As a Contract Administrator supporting the US Air Force & Space Force customer, you will be trusted to work on the contractual activities directly in line with pre-award and post-award activities.

HOW A CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Administering contracts and/or subcontracts, including negotiation, correspondence, documentation, certification, financial reporting, and product delivery for major contracts
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders in support of US Air Force pre and post- award contractual opportunities
• Negotiating contract terms from proposal stage to project close-out in accordance with relevant regulations
• Coordinating approval of negotiations, contracts, and subcontracts with appropriate management staff
• Providing advice and interpretation of contract requirements
• Reviewing solicitation requests and GDIT proposal volumes to identify risk areas and ensure compliance with terms and conditions
• Actively participating on proposal team which includes pricing and scheduling strategy, coordination of requirements, and proposal risk assessment
• Participating in program reviews, status briefings and customer interaction whenever the contracting officer is involved
• Coordinating with program managers and all matrixed organizations to ensure contract requirements are fulfilled
• Maintaining, updates and communicating bid and proposal information
• Providing guidance and work leadership to less-experienced contract administrators
• Maintaining current knowledge of relevant contractual procedures and practices
• Participating and offering opinions on proposal and program strategy
• Initiating and maintaining an extensive network of communication with contracting specialists/officers
• Participating in special projects as required
• Your success will be measured through specific goals related to contracts acquisition support and Defense Division metrics

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: Bachelor's degree. In lieu of degree, six years minimum of related experience in contracts administration, subcontracts administration, procurement, and supply chain.
• Experience: Two (2+) years of related experience in contracts administration, subcontracts administration, procurement, and supply chain
• Role requirements Comprehensive knowledge of the practices, procedures, and processes involved in contract administration
• Familiarity and hands on working knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, terms, conditions, and policies governing assigned contracts, including FAR and DFAR
• Effective administrative and organizational skills
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to operate and negotiate independently
• Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Suite
• Location: This position will be an onsite working at our GDIT facility in Falls Church, VA. Must be comfortable working onsite (5) days a week minimum.
• US Persons required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your sense of ownership and pride in the meaningful work we do.

The likely salary range for this position is $70,658 - $86,722. 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%

T elecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Falls Church

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.

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans