Overview As a Sr. Contracts Administrator at General Atomics, you will partner with program management, finance, legal, and government customers to lead complex contract negotiations and administration on a diverse DoD and federal portfolio. You will guide proposal review, contract formation, and compliance, ensuring timely award and fulfillment in line with policy. The role includes interpreting terms, advising management, and maintaining regulatory awareness to drive favorable outcomes. You will operate in a high-impact contracts team focused on defense programs and national security, with opportunities to influence contract strategy and risk management.
Responsibilities- Support one or more business units in contract management for large, complex FAR-based contracts
- Review bids, prepare and negotiate contract terms, and administer agreements across DoD and federal programs
- Interface with customers to secure contract awards and ensure fulfillment per policy
- Identify contract issues and provide innovative solutions; lead negotiations of standard and non-standard contracts
- Interpret terms and conditions, advise management, and develop proactive plans to meet objectives and deadlines
- Serve as primary administrative contact on assigned contracts and provide guidance to staff
- Participate in cost and pricing discussions as needed and monitor regulatory changes impacting contracts
- Present findings to stakeholders and represent the organization with external customers and organizations
Key requirements- Bachelor's degree and 15+ years of progressive contract administration experience
- Extensive experience with large, complex FAR-based DoD contracts and diverse contract types
- Strong understanding of FAR and FAR supplements; ability to interpret and apply contract principles
- Customer-focused with excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills
- Ability to manage multiple work phases, lead junior staff, and work independently or in a team
- Working knowledge of SAP desirable
- Top Secret clearance with SCI access eligibility
- customer-focused
- strong communication and presentation
- interpersonal leadership
- FAR and FAR supplements
- contract negotiation
- contract administration
