Contracts Administrator Sr

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Merrifield (VA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

401K with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Senior Contracts Administrator to manage cradle-to-grave government contracts, ensuring compliance with SBA, FAR/DFARS, and company objectives.

You will lead negotiations and coordinate with customers and subcontractors to close contracts. The role requires 5+ years of government contracts experience, DoW experience, and a secret clearance (or ability to obtain).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of DoW government contracts experience.
• Security clearance: Must have a Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Administer cradle-to-grave management of contracts and modifications.
• Lead proposal activities, analyze solicitations, and assess financial/business risk.
• Negotiate terms and coordinate with customers and subcontractors to ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Contract Compliance

Contract Management

Government Contracts

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Senior Contracts Administrator – Job Overview

Job Requisition: Regular. Clearance Level: Must currently possess Secret Clearance. Must be able to obtain Secret Clearance. Public Trust/Other Required: None. Job Family: Contract Management.

Job Qualifications: Skills: Contract Compliance, Contract Management, Government Contracts, Problem Solving, Time Management. Certifications: None. Experience: 5+ years related experience. US Citizenship Required: Yes.

Job Description

GDIT has an immediate vacancy for a Senior Contracts Administrator. The selected individual will independently perform a full range of complex duties with primary emphasis on ensuring that contractual relationships between the company, its government customers, and subcontractors conform to SBA requirements, FAR/DFARS regulations, company objectives, and applicable state and federal laws. This position is responsible for creating, revising, reviewing, negotiating, and overseeing federally funded contracts held by the company. The work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the SOCOM customer. You will be an integral part of the team to drive mission-critical outcomes by resolving challenges, and utilizing specialized tools and skills to ensure compliance and innovation.

Measurably and personally impactful responsibilities include:

Administer cradle-to-grave management of assigned contracts, including contract modifications; ensuring compliance with prime contract requirements; preparing proposals; and negotiating contract terms with existing or prospective clients. Independently lead and support proposal activities, including analyzing solicitations, preparing summaries, and developing strategies and recommendations with attention to financial and business risk. Participate in proposal team meetings, prepare terms, conditions, and assumptions, review technical and pricing proposals for accuracy and consistency, conduct risk analyses, and prepare proposal documents for submission to the customer. Advise management on contractual rights and obligations, risk mitigation alternatives, and business strategies. Maintain logs, trackers, and other data for contract activity and generate reports as required. Ensure timely processing of technical and financial deliverables for monthly and quarterly reporting. Coordinate with other company functions to ensure appropriate reviews are conducted; schedule reviews; and obtain necessary approvals and signatures prior to proposal submission or contract execution. Adhere to and communicate contract policies, procedures, methods, operating practices, and performance standards. Serve as the primary point of contact between the company and customers for all contractual matters on assigned contracts and related agreements, including Proprietary Information Agreements and other business documents. Lead negotiation of contract terms from proposal stage through project closeout in accordance with applicable regulations and collaborate with customers to definitize and complete contracts. Coordinate with the subcontracts team on contractual documentation, modifications, customer requests, and other subcontract matters. Maintain contract files in compliance with CPSR requirements and DCAA/DCMA audit guidelines. Develop or review prime contracts and subcontract flow-down documents to ensure compliance with requirements and minimize company liability. Perform all aspects of assigned contract, including accuracy of data entry, contract funding, scope changes, amendments, delivery schedules, legal requirements, and other commitments. Prepare, track, and submit Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs). Assist HR, Finance, and Procurement departments in fulfilling contractual agreements.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or 4+ years of additional relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience: 5+ years of DoW government contracts experience.
• Role requirements: Security clearance level – Must have a Secret security clearance or higher.
• US citizenship required.
• Travel: Less than 10% of travel required.
• Hybrid Work Location: Onsite three (3) days per week in Falls Church, VA, with periodic on‑base work as required by program needs.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with MS Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, OneNote).
• Desired, but not required certifications(s): Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM), Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM), or a contract management certificate from an accredited institution.
• Desired, but not required skills: DoW government contracts experience in a classified space.

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, and competitive pay and paid time off.
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace.

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Compensation & Benefits

Likely salary range for this position is $81,349 - $100,050. 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: Less than 10%.
Telecommuting Options: Hybrid Work Location.
Additional Work Locations: 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.

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.

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