Contract Administration Area Manager

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: Contract Administration Area Manager

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category: Legal, Contracts & Compliance

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: MI

City: Sterling Heights

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: Ability to obtain security clearance

Career Level: Mid-Career

Requisition ID: 16100225

Description: Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

About the Role:

Area Manager Contract Administration

We are seeking a dynamic, strategic, and results-oriented leader to drive the growth and performance in our Contracts Area of the business.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, guidance and mentoring to team members across our Legacy Vehicles Family portfolio that support Contract Administration duties to include the following activities:
• Area Manager will have direct responsibility and engagement with the Army Contracting Command at the Chief level for complex contracts, significant engagements such as Major Programs of Record, Significant Competitive Procurements, CLS/Service and Development contracts as required.
• Coordinate all required approvals and notifications pursuant to contract administration procedures and company standard practices.
• Oversee and advise in the preparation, development, and signoff of proposals, negotiations and execution of modifications
• Official Company interface and correspondence to include
  • Follow-up and track customer correspondence; interface with internal and external customers to ensure prompt resolution of issues
  • Drafting of internal contract administration documentation

• People leadership role with direct reports for segment of scope within overall portfolio
• This person will be the Department Manager delegate in managers absence

Minimum Qualifications / What you must have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, appropriate Liberal Arts or Science, Engineering. Other bachelor degrees or disciplines considered with experience.
• MBA or law degree preferred.
• At least 8 years professional experience in contracts, procurement, program management or relevant discipline.
• Prior experience with Government contracting is strongly desired
• Adherence to schedules and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and accomplish tasks in a timely and professional manner.
• Reading, interpreting, drafting contractual language and documents.
• Knowledgeable in the FAR and DFARS required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) required.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Some travel may be required.
• This person is expected to develop department/division expertise such as unique FAR expertise, negotiation expertise, lead subject matter expert for contract actions, etc.
• This role will be expected to provide mentorship and guidance to entry-level employees and lower-level contract administrators for continued career growth.

Additional Information:

This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)

• Able to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies to the position. Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills is required. Works well in team and individually
• Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime as required

What We Offer:

Starting your career or you are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
• competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%)
• Educational Assistance
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.)
• On-going learning opportunities within a rewarding work environment
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparableandbusiness considerations when extending an offer.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

About the Role:

Area Manager Contract Administration

We are seeking a dynamic, strategic, and results-oriented leader to drive the growth and performance in our Contracts Area of the business.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, guidance and mentoring to team members across our Legacy Vehicles Family portfolio that support Contract Administration duties to include the following activities:
• Area Manager will have direct responsibility and engagement with the Army Contracting Command at the Chief level for complex contracts, significant engagements such as Major Programs of Record, Significant Competitive Procurements, CLS/Service and Development contracts as required.
• Coordinate all required approvals and notifications pursuant to contract administration procedures and company standard practices.
• Oversee and advise in the preparation, development, and signoff of proposals, negotiations and execution of modifications
• Official Company interface and correspondence to include
  • Follow-up and track customer correspondence; interface with internal and external customers to ensure prompt resolution of issues
  • Drafting of internal contract administration documentation

• People leadership role with direct reports for segment of scope within overall portfolio
• This person will be the Department Manager delegate in managers absence

Minimum Qualifications / What you must have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, appropriate Liberal Arts or Science, Engineering. Other bachelor degrees or disciplines considered with experience.
• MBA or law degree preferred.
• At least 8 years professional experience in contracts, procurement, program management or relevant discipline.
• Prior experience with Government contracting is strongly desired
• Adherence to schedules and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and accomplish tasks in a timely and professional manner.
• Reading, interpreting, drafting contractual language and documents.
• Knowledgeable in the FAR and DFARS required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) required.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Some travel may be required.
• This person is expected to develop department/division expertise such as unique FAR expertise, negotiation expertise, lead subject matter expert for contract actions, etc.
• This role will be expected to provide mentorship and guidance to entry-level employees and lower-level contract administrators for continued career growth.

Additional Information:

This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)

• Able to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies to the position. Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills is required. Works well in team and individually
• Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime as required

What We Offer:

Starting your career or you are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
• competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%)
• Educational Assistance
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.)
• On-going learning opportunities within a rewarding work environment
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparableandbusiness considerations when extending an offer.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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