Contracts Manager - GM Defense

GM Defense; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 106,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

GM Defense is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to lead cradle-to-grave DoD and federal government contracting for multiple programs. You will manage end-to-end contracting processes, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with government regulations.

The role requires strong negotiation skills, leadership, and the ability to engage with senior leadership and external stakeholders in a fast-paced defense environment. Remote work with travel requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 5+ years in DoD or federal government contracts management.
• End-to-end contract process knowledge.
• U.S. Person and citizenship required.
• Ability to interpret FAR/DFARS.
• Strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Cradle-to-grave contract administration for assigned programs.
• Support implementation of federal contracting processes.
• Assist with Bid and Proposal activities.
• Research compliance issues and interpret regulations.
• Draft contractual documents including NDAs, Teaming & Subcontract Agreements.
• Develop and maintain tracking and change-management processes.
• Manage subcontracts and compliant procurement activities.
• Attend and interface in key contractual meetings.
• Maintain relationships with GMD Government Contract stakeholders.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation skills

Communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

DoD contracting

Subcontracting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Job Description

Remote/Hybrid:

This role is based remotely but if you live within a 50-mile radius of Austin, Detroit, Warren, Milford or Mountain View, you are expected to report to that location three times per week, at minimum or other frequency dictated by the business. Must be flexible and able to travel worldwide, including travel to Washington, DC, Concord, NC and other customer locations.

About GM Defense:

GM Defense is driving the future of military mobility by leveraging the best-in-class capabilities of General Motors for unmatched innovation, proven performance and breakthrough life-cycle economics! We deliver reliable, affordable, and innovative products across a full spectrum of capabilities – integrated vehicles, power and propulsion, autonomy, mobility, and security!

The Role:

This position is a dynamic role that will include proactive contract & subcontract management support on GM Defense LLC (GMD) programs from capture to execution and close out. This position is responsible for leading the contracts and subcontracts management for their assigned programs reporting to the cognizant Contracts Manager responsible for that line of business. This position involves direct interfacing with internal senior leadership across the Global Organization, and external interfacing with DoD personnel, various Governmental and Non-Governmental Agencies and International customers. A comprehensive knowledge of government contract regulations and requirements is critical.

The individual will ensure compliance to policies, procedures and work instructions that ensure GMD is compliant with Government regulations and contract requirements while working collaboratively with the GMD core team. There is an expectation that the individual should already possess experience with US Government acquisition including Other Transaction Authority (OTA), FAR Part 12 and 15 as well as experience bringing commercial technology into the defense space is a plus. The ability to develop creative and innovative solutions in coordination with the Business Areas is a mandatory skillset.

What You’ll Do:

• Responsible for cradle to grave contract administration and management for assigned programs.
• Assist with the overall implementation of sound Federal Contracting processes and procedures.
• Assist with Bid and Proposal Activities on assigned GMD programs.
• Research compliance issues, interpret regulations, formulate recommendations using knowledge of OTA, FAR/DFARS, and provide recommendations to stakeholders.
• Assist with the drafting of contractual documents including but not limited to NDA’s, Teaming Agreements and Subcontract Agreements.
• Develop and maintain processes for tracking and timely closure of actions as well as change management.
• Manage subcontracts and support unique purchasing with establishment of compliant procurement processes and procedures and other activities as needed of their assigned programs.
• Attend and interface in key meetings on contractual matters.
• Maintain strong relationships with key GMD Government Contract stakeholders.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 5+ years of progressive DoD and/or federal government contracts management experience.
• Must possess working knowledge of the end-to end contract process (pre-award, award, post award, and contract closeout in the Government contracting industry).
• Candidate must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee).
• U.S. citizenship required to comply with federal government contract provision expressly restricting role to U.S. citizens.
• Strong negotiations skills and demonstrated accomplishment of negotiation of DoD and/or federal government contracts.
• Must have strong customer relationship skill with experience in US DoD and/or federal government contracts.
• Subcontracting experience.
• Strong leadership skill to help implement strategy and provide clear and concise direction to team on day-to-day issues on assigned programs.
• Must possess an Intermediate level of understanding and ability to interpret and apply the Federal Acquisition Regulations and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations.
• Strong track record of contracts/subcontracts performance within an organization.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve goals through influencing, partnering, and developing productive relationships with senior leadership and the Contracts team across the multiple business areas. They should also be recognized as the "go to" person for all defense/government contracts for their assigned programs.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex contracts issues to company executives and external representatives.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.

What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience working Part 12 contracting and implementing commercial technology in military applications including subcontracting.
• Ability to quickly understand a wide variety of vehicle and engineering technologies, including both hardware and software within the automotive industry.
• Must be able to work independently as well as the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to interact with individuals throughout a global organization in a professional and business-like manner.
• Ability to interpret and /or understand financial data.
• Large, public company experience (at least mid-tier) in government contracting (DoD preferred).

Compensation:

• The salary range for this role is $105,600 to $140,700. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
• Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
• Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

U.S. citizenship required pursuant to government contract.

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). This role is based remotely, but if the selected candidate lives within a specific mile radius of a GM hub, they will be expected to report to the location three times a week {or other frequency dictated by your manager}. The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate. The position is subject to export control restrictions and requires the successful candidate to be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee).

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