Federal Contracts Lead: Strategy, Negotiation & Growth

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Merrifield (VA); Hybrid; USD 164,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Paid time off

Health plan options

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a Sector Contracts Lead to oversee a civilian agency portfolio and drive compliant contract management.

The role emphasizes negotiation, risk mitigation, and leadership of a diverse contracts team in a federal environment. The position requires extensive FAR knowledge, strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to shape contract strategy across agencies such as DOJ, NASA, EPA, IRS, and DHS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; 14+ years of related contracts administration experience in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years of federal contracts experience.
• 10+ years of related contracts administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Directly and through subordinate managers, oversees the work of the contracts administration staff supporting the civilian agency portfolio.
• Ensures internal contractual compliance with relevant terms and conditions and compliance with designated management objectives.
• Provides advice, counsel and interpretation of contracts and acquisition requirements to various leaders on a daily basis.
• 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 related to Sector contracts.
• Reviews requests for proposals and participates in proposal color reviews to include providing input on pricing and scheduling strategies, coordination of requirements and proposal risk assessments.
• Develops and implements strategies for staff growth and professional development, including succession planning, mentoring, and training programs to build a high-performing contracts team.
• Fosters a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration, ensuring team members are equipped to manage complex contracts and adapt to evolving federal acquisition requirements.

Skills

Contract Agreements

Government Contracts

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

SharePoint Online

Oracle E-Business Suite

AI tools

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a Sector Contracts Lead to oversee a civilian agency portfolio and drive compliant contract management.

The role emphasizes negotiation, risk mitigation, and leadership of a diverse contracts team in a federal environment. The position requires extensive FAR knowledge, strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to shape contract strategy across agencies such as DOJ, NASA, EPA, IRS, and DHS.