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AZ-Sr. Contract Manager

Job Responsibilities:
* Location: Scottsdale, AZ * * Type: 12 Month Contract * * Job Description: The successful candidate must be able to effectively manage internal and external influences to aid the program team and the business area in meeting customer and business objectives by balancing the requirements of the contract(s) and the business. To that end, the candidate must: 1. Be able to successfully interact with various levels of internal and external parties: a. Internal - Senior Mgmt., Business Unit and Program Teams, Contracts Staff, Legal, Finance, and other functional Departments. b. External - Customers including US Government agencies -Army, Navy, Air Force, GSA, JPO, DCAA, DCMA-Phoenix, and Prime Contractors (Boeing, Lockheed Martin, etc.). 2. Have extensive proposal and front end of the business experience including: a. Review of solicitation documentation (SOW, Specifications, terms and conditions); b. Leadership in generating compliant cost proposals through audits, fact-finding, and negotiations to meet stated business goals/objectives (including TINA compliant proposals) c. Leadership in complex negotiations involving consideration, IP, warranty provisions, scope changes, changing specifications; and d. The organization and management skills to document results of fact-finding, negotiation and audit minutes and memorandum of agreement for the negotiations. 3. Have extensive experience in reviewing contractual documents for accuracy and adherence to agreements made, compliance with laws/regulations, submitted proposals and/or negotiated results, the customer's intent, and the business team's objectives prior to signature. Included with this, the candidate would be responsible for institutionalizing contractual processes within the assigned business area. 4. Possess strengths in providing contractual leadership in performance of the contract and act as a focal point to bring together Program, Engineering, Legal, Finance and other departments for resolution of problems related to contract requirements. 5. Be a focal point for all contractual communications and commitments to the customer on behalf of General Dynamics. 6. Exhibit strong presentation skills as briefings on topical issues to both internal and external interested parties regarding performance to the stated contract(s), changes, and anticipated changes with resulting impacts will be required. 7. Possess proven experience in business development and contract creation (NDAs, MOUs, Teaming and IP Agreements, and other business arrangements). 8. Mentor/supervise junior contracts professionals within the same business area in meeting departmental, process, and business objectives. * * Required Skills: Bachelor's Degree preferred plus 9 years Contracts experience. In lieu of a degree and associated experience, 13 years related experience and related contracts/subcontracts courses will be considered. This may include professional certifications. The successful candidate must have extensive knowledge in the following areas of contract management: 1. US Government contracting: a. Various contracting vehicles (CPAF, FFP, GSA, etc.) b. FAR and DFARS negotiations c. Working knowledge of Government contracting protocol (Government and major DOD contractors) d. Proposal leadership IAW Truth In Negotiations Act (TINA) e. Familiarity of Cost Accounting Standards f. Financing methods (progress payments, milestone payments, performance-based payments) g. Intellectual Property issues (IAW DFARS guidance) h. Change management / change proposals 2. International Contracting and Export Regulations (ITAR and EAR) 3. Understanding of subcontracting to aid in flow-down of prime contract requirements. 4. Ability to institutionalize contracting philosophies with team members and down to subcontractors. 5. Must be able to travel 20% of the time. 6. Applicant must be capable of obtaining a US Security Clearance. *
Job Order ID#: 3191

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