Senior Contracts Manager, TS

We are GDIT. The people supporting and securing some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work has meaning and impact on the world around us, but also on us, and that’s important.

GDIT is your place. You make it your own by embracing autonomy, seizing opportunity, and being rusted to deliver your best every day.

GDIT’s Contracts and Acquisition Management Office (CAMO) is seeking a results-oriented Business Area Senior Contracts Manager, who as a working manager will oversee the Intelligence and Homeland Security Division (IHS) Geospatial Services and Solutions Business Area with responsibility for various types of U.S. Government contracts primarily within the areas of Information and Technology (IT) Services and Solutions and Professional Services across various U.S. Government DoD and Intelligence agencies. As a key strategic business partner, the leader of this group will lead and manage a diverse organization of professionals and possess extensive contracts management and compliance experience.  This position will be an integral part of the Division leadership team and will report to GDIT's IHS Mission Solutions Sector Director of Contracts.

In this role the selected candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Directly oversee the work of the contracts professional staff within the Business Area
• 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
• Negotiates contract terms from proposal stage to program close-out in accordance with relevant regulations
• Serves as point of contact and trusted advisor with internal departments concerning specific contract questions, issues, and problems related to Business Area contracts
• Participates on proposal teams to include making decisions on pricing and scheduling strategies, coordination of requirements and proposal risk assessments
• Reviews solicitation requests and GDIT proposal volumes to identify risk areas and ensures compliance with terms and conditions
• Participates in program reviews, executive status briefings and customer engagements
• Coordinates with program leaders to ensure contract requirements are fulfilled
• Participates and provides opinions on proposal and program strategies
• Engages with agency contracting counterparts to develop and cultivate relationships
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant contractual procedures and practices
• Participates in special projects as required

To qualify, you must meet these basic qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of related experience in government contracting, subcontracts, new business, regulatory or contracts compliance.
• In lieu of degree, 9+ years of related experience in government contracting, subcontracts, new business, regulatory or contracts compliance.
• Clearance: Top Secret Security required. Candidates must be clearable to TS/SCI with poly.
• Highly experienced with various contract types
• Advanced Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, terms, conditions, and policies governing assigned contracts including the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and customer agency supplements

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, as well as, advanced analytical, critical thinking, and negotiation abilities
• Experience in identifying risks in terms & conditions and facilitating the mitigation of those risks
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to mentor and develop and lead training for team
• Experience negotiating contract terms
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)

Work Conditions:

• Hybrid position between Springfield, VA office and remote.