Contracts Manager

General Dynamics Information Technology; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology in Falls Church, VA, is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead a contracts team and drive strategic government contracting initiatives.

You will negotiate terms, ensure compliance with FAR/CAS, guide contract professionals, and coordinate with internal stakeholders to resolve issues. This role requires a proactive leader willing to travel for customer meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; in lieu of degree, 9+ years of contracts administration experience.
• 5+ years of related contracts administration experience.
• Advanced knowledge of FAR, Agency Supplements, and CAS.
• Professional certification (e.g., CPCM/CFCM) preferred.
• Location onsite in Falls Church, VA; 5 days onsite with possible travel.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate contracts, including price, terms and conditions, and review documents for legal sufficiency.
• Ensure program compliance with contractual terms and management objectives.
• Provide guidance and leadership to contract professionals while supervising.
• Serve as point of contact with internal departments for contract questions and resolution.
• Review and prepare requests for proposals.
• Interpret contractual work requirements and obligations.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant contractual procedures and practices.
• Participate in special projects as required.

Skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Contract management

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CONTRACTS MANAGER

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

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Contracts Manager, you will be trusted to organize and lead a contracts team with responsibilities to support specific lines of business. In this role, you will be required to:

• Negotiate contracts, including price, terms and conditions, and reviews contractual documents for legal sufficiency prior to execution
• Ensure program compliance with relevant contractual terms and conditions and compliance with designated management objectives
• Provide guidance and work leadership to assigned contract professionals while completing supervisory responsibilities
• Serve as point of contact with internal departments concerning specific contract questions, issues and provide resolution
• Review and prepare requests for proposals
• Interpret contractual work requirements and obligations
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant contractual procedures and practices
• Participate in special projects, as required

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Bring your contractual expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Contracts Manager must have:

• Education: Bachelor's degree. In lieu of degree, 9+ years of related contracts administration experience required.
• Experience: 5+ years of related contracts administration experience
• Role Requirements:
  • Advanced knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, terms, conditions, and policies governing assigned contracts, including FAR, applicable Agency Supplements, and CAS
• Preferred Skills and Abilities:
  • Professional certification (e.g., CPCM/CFCM)
  • 8-10 years of related contracts management experience
  • Experience with DoW Government contracting
  • Previous leadership experience
• Location: This position requires working onsite in our GDIT facility in Falls Church, VA. Must be comfortable working (5) days onsite with potential travel for customer meetings.
• US Persons required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• 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 ambition to deliver your best work.