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Senior Contracts Specialist

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS)Scottsdale, AZFull-timeUSD $131,319.00 - USD $142,091.00 per year

This position serves as a primary contracts contact for customers and subcontractors, advising program and business teams on obligations, changes, negotiations, and performance issues. Working within GDMS’s Space, Cyber & Intelligence organization, the specialist partners with program management, engineering, finance, legal, capture, and proposal teams to support contract execution and subcontractor selection. The role includes reviewing proposals, managing change processes, identifying contractual risks, and ensuring work aligns with FAR, DFARS, and company policies. It also involves mentoring less experienced contracts professionals and providing creative guidance on complex or unusual matters. This opportunity suits an experienced contracts professional who can work independently, communicate effectively with senior stakeholders, and operate in classified defense environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or master’s degree with 6+ yearsActive DoD TS/SCI clearance at hireU.S. citizenship and eligibility for classified information accessStrong FAR/DFARS and prime/subcontract management knowledgeExperience negotiating and analyzing moderately to highly complex contractsAbility to work in the office at least two days per week
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Scottsdale campus develops advanced communications, cyber, and mission-critical electronics for defense and space programs.

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