Contracts Administrator Principal

Job Qualifications

Type of Requisition:
Regular

• Security Clearance:
  Must currently possess a Secret clearance; must be able to obtain Top Secret SCI + Polygraph.
• Job Family:
  Contract Management.
• Skills:
  
  Collaborating, Contract Administration, Contract Negotiations, Documentations, Government Contracts.
• Certifications:
  
  None.
• Experience:
  
  8+ years of related experience.
• US Citizenship:
  Required.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Microsoft Office Suite.
• Contract Types: FFP, CPFF, CPAF; experienced with award-term contracts.
• Regulatory Knowledge:
  Advanced Knowledge of FAR and customer agency supplements.
• Communication:
  Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills; negotiation abilities.
• Leadership:
  Team oriented and capable of operating and negotiating independently.
• Location:
  
  Onsite in Herndon, VA; works at least 3 days per week; travel to customer sites as needed.

Contribute to the strategic direction of the business and support impactful mission outcomes as a Contracts Administrator Principal ble the success of the most critical government missions and the growth of a meaningful career in Contract Management.

• Lead, manage, and support the Intel CAMO Division and Sector; primary responsibility and impact on the mission.
• Collaborate and communicate with external and internal primary points of contact (Accounting, Finance, Contracts, Operations, Business Development) to achieve the mission.
• Drive strategic and key outcomes; how the team innovates, resolves challenges.
• Draft and submit incremental funding letters.
• Negotiate and review NDAs, TAs, and contractual documents.
• Utilize Oracle, Microsoft, and other specific tools, skills or technologies in the Contracts role.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience:
  
  8+ years of related experience.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Microsoft Office Suite.
• Security Clearance Level: Must have an active SECRET clearance to start and be willing to obtain and maintain TS/SCI Poly.
• Role Requirements:
  
  Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; negotiation abilities. Highly experienced with various contract types (FFP, CPFF, CPAF) and supporting award-term contracts. Advanced knowledge of FAR and customer agency supplements. Ability to operate and negotiate independently. Team oriented leadership.
• Location:
  
  Requires working onsite at GDIT facility in Herndon, VA; at least 3 days a week in office and comfortable traveling to customer sites and/or meetings as needed.
• US citizenship required.

• Growth: AI‑powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities.
• Support:
  Internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals.
• Rewards:
  Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401(k) with company match, competitive pay and paid time off.
• Flexibility:
  Full‑flex work week.
• Community:
  Award‑winning culture of innovation and a military‑friendly workplace.

Explore a career at GDIT and find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work. Salary range for this position is $93,500 – $126,500, subject to experience, location, and contractual requirements.

SCHEDULED WEEKLY

HOURS:

40

TRAVEL REQUIRED:

Less than 10%
TELECOMMUTING OPTIONS:
Hybrid

WORK LOCATION:

USA, VA, Herndon

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

General Dynamics

• Medical plan options, including Health Savings Accounts, dental and vision plans, and a 401(k) plan with pre‑ and post‑tax contributions up to IRS limits plus company match.
• Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment; personal accident, critical illness, business travel and accident insurance.
• Full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans.
• Annual review of the Total Rewards package to ensure competitiveness and alignment with employee priorities.

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