Contracts Associate (1-3 years experience)

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: Contracts Associate (1-3 years experience)

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: None

Career Level: Entry

Requisition ID: 16158746

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:

We are seeking Contracts Professional to help oversee and manage contract administration duties and ensuring our complex contracts and in compliance with legal and company standards.

What You Will Do - Key Job Elements

• Help lead the proposal efforts, negotiations, execution of modifications of existing and new contracts.
• Will correspond and interface with the customer daily for routine sole source / competitive procurement (ex: Technology development contracts)
• Coordinate all required approvals and notifications pursuant to Contract Administration Procedures and Company Standard Practices (SP).
• Participate and advise in in the preparation of quotations, bids and proposals.
• Draft Sales Orders, requests for estimates and all other required contract administration documentation corresponding with complexity listed above.
• Follow up on tracking on customer correspondence and issues
• Interface with internal and external customers to ensure prompt resolution of problems and effective day-to-day communication.
• Organize, track and input data to support department metrics and quality initiatives.
• Will work closely with senior level Contracts Administrator as a mentor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / What you must have:

• Bachelor's Degree in business, Economics, International Studies, Supply Chain.
• Other bachelor's degrees or disciplines considered with experience.
• Juris Doctor, MBA a plus.
• 1-3 years professional experience in contracts, procurement, or relevant discipline.
• Prior experience with Government contracting is strongly desired
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and accomplish tasks in a timely and professional manner.
• Reading, interpreting, drafting contractual language and documents.
• Must be able to multitask and function under tight deadlines.
• Knowledgeable in the FAR and DFARS required desired
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) required.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Works well in a team and independently.
• Great presentation skills a plus

Additional Information:

This position may 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 if required

What We Offer:

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:

We are seeking Contracts Professional to help oversee and manage contract administration duties and ensuring our complex contracts and in compliance with legal and company standards.

What You Will Do - Key Job Elements

• Help lead the proposal efforts, negotiations, execution of modifications of existing and new contracts.
• Will correspond and interface with the customer daily for routine sole source / competitive procurement (ex: Technology development contracts)
• Coordinate all required approvals and notifications pursuant to Contract Administration Procedures and Company Standard Practices (SP).
• Participate and advise in in the preparation of quotations, bids and proposals.
• Draft Sales Orders, requests for estimates and all other required contract administration documentation corresponding with complexity listed above.
• Follow up on tracking on customer correspondence and issues
• Interface with internal and external customers to ensure prompt resolution of problems and effective day-to-day communication.
• Organize, track and input data to support department metrics and quality initiatives.
• Will work closely with senior level Contracts Administrator as a mentor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / What you must have:

• Bachelor's Degree in business, Economics, International Studies, Supply Chain.
• Other bachelor's degrees or disciplines considered with experience.
• Juris Doctor, MBA a plus.
• 1-3 years professional experience in contracts, procurement, or relevant discipline.
• Prior experience with Government contracting is strongly desired
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and accomplish tasks in a timely and professional manner.
• Reading, interpreting, drafting contractual language and documents.
• Must be able to multitask and function under tight deadlines.
• Knowledgeable in the FAR and DFARS required desired
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) required.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Works well in a team and independently.
• Great presentation skills a plus

Additional Information:

This position may 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 if required

What We Offer:

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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