Contracts Associate

Basic Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

Contract & Subcontract Closeout

• Perform contract and subcontract closeout activities, including reconciliation, review of documentation, and preparation of closeout packages.
• Research historical contract or subcontract data to identify potential concern areas and support timely closeout completion in the contract closeout system.
• Assist with the administration of assigned contracts or subcontracts and related submittals; maintain contract or subcontract files.
• Perform basic administration and review of non-complex, low-dollar-value contracts or subcontracts and associated documents and reports.

Compliance Tools & Reporting Support

• Provide day-to-day support for one or more contract compliance and reporting programs, which may include (but are not limited to) the following:
• Government contractor performance reporting (e.g., CPARS) — including recurring performance reporting, stakeholder communications (Contracts, Business Development, Program Management), system access request coordination, and process/tool training support.
• Organizational conflict of interest (OCI) vetting — including review of notices and responses across company lines of business and external business units, annual mitigation plan compliance reviews, reviewer updates, and coordination of stakeholder meetings.
• Supplier risk reporting (e.g., SPRS in the PIEE system) — including ad-hoc requests, reporting, and communications as required.
• Internal contract compliance data tools — including training, communications, system access request and access-list coordination, and serving as a point of contact for IT collaboration.
• Cyber security incident reporting communications to Contracts professionals.

Coordination, Systems & Continuous Improvement

• Support tool development, testing, and issue resolution for compliance systems, including participating in IT tag-ups as needed to support tool-related efforts.
• Support development of tool functionality, process narratives, and IT requirements for new and evolving compliance workflow tools.
• Maintain recurring reporting and metrics, help clean up records for data accuracy, and support related internal SharePoint and compliance sites.
• Coordinate and assist with proposal and contract or subcontract review processes.
• Perform other contract compliance, closeout, and administrative duties as assigned to support evolving team and business needs.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Familiarity with Government and commercial contract or subcontract requirements (e.g., FAR and DFARS), including closeout requirements (e.g., FAR 4.804 / 4.805).
• Aptitude for learning and supporting compliance systems and tools, and identifying opportunities to apply AI and automation for continuous improvement.
• Ability to apply company policies and procedures to resolve routine issues and follow standard practices in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.
• Demonstrates general written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate communications across Contracts, Business Development, Program Management, IT, and external business units.
• Demonstrates general organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and recurring reporting deadlines, maintain accurate records, and ensure timely completion of assignments.
• Demonstrates general collaboration skills, including the ability to work effectively within a team and contribute to a positive, productive work environment.
• Ability to build stable working relationships internally and develop professional concepts and knowledge of basic business principles.
• Possesses general computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office) to support communications and business needs.
• Ability to work on problems of limited-to-moderate scope; receives instruction on new assignments and guidance on more complex issues.

PREFERRED DEGREE TYPES AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree, or equivalent related experience, preferred.
• Prior contract/subcontract closeout, compliance, or contracts administration experience preferred.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:No clearance reuired. U.S. citizenship is required.

Salary Note

Combined Salary Range

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans