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[Apply on General Dynamics’s careers site →](https://www.gd.com/careers/advanced-contracts-specialist-scottsdale-az-us-2026-75101-gdms-opportunity) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [General Dynamics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/) / Advanced Contracts Specialist | General Dynamics ## Job description ### Responsibilities for this Position Advanced Contracts Specialist ID 2026-75101 US-AZ-Scottsdale US-VA-Chantilly Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements Posted Date: 9/28/2026 Category: Contracts Employment Type: Full Time Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. ### EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience is required plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. ### CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS Department of Defense Secret security clearance obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required. ### Responsibilities for this Position Overview A Contracts Specialist is responsible for supporting the management of the company's contractual agreements with customers, in the drafting, negotiation, and execution of contracts, as well as ensuring compliance with contract terms and conditions. The Contracts Specialist also maintains accurate contract records and databases and assists in identifying and mitigating any contract-related risks. Additionally, this role requires strong communication and or-ganizational skills, as the Contracts Specialist will work closely with program managers, legal teams, and customers to ensure that all contractual obligations are met. ### Key Responsibilities Acts as focal point for all contractual communications and commitments to customers or subcontractors. Advises and supports business team on issues/developments relative to assigned contracts or subcontracts. Negotiates contracts or subcontracts within business goals and documents substance of discussions, agreements, and results. Participates as a key member of the proposal or program team to address contract or subcontract require-ments. Monitors contract or subcontract performance for scope changes and takes appropriate action. Collaborates with the Capture/Proposal/Program Manager, including Program Manager - Subcontracts, to support overall contract or subcontract performance. Builds customer or subcontractor relationships and understands customer or subcontractor needs and issues. Manages contract or subcontract change process and collaborates with the Program Manager, including Pro-gram Manager - Subcontracts, Engineering, Finance, and other disciplines to mitigate performance risk. Monitors program performance for scope changes and takes appropriate action. Provides domain expertise in contract or subcontract management. Provides leadership, subject matter expertise, and innovative recommendations to new or unusual contracting, subcontracting, or programmatic issues. Executes engagements with customers or subcontractors consistent with policies. Supports an overall understanding of the Contracts Department operations and GDMS enterprise objectives. Reviews or supports reviews of subcontractor proposals, including management of the source selection pro-cess by participating with the proposal evaluation team in fact-finding, technical evaluation, and cost or price analysis. ### Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Highly proficient knowledge of applicable federal regulations (FAR/DFARS) and experience with prime con-tractors or subcontractors across various contract types. Possesses highly proficient experience reviewing and analyzing contract or subcontract documents for accu-racy, performance risk, and conformance with contract terms, conditions, and other provisions. Highly proficient understanding of contract or subcontract management principles. Highly proficient analytical/critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and research skills. Highly proficient negotiation skills for contracts or subcontracts of moderate to high risk/complexity. Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to prioritize/re-prioritize with changing goals. Highly proficient verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deal effectively with personnel at all levels. Highly proficient computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office) to support effective communications and business needs. Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways, demonstrating innovative approaches and solutions. Collaborates and works effectively cross-functionally throughout the business. Demonstrates judgment and creativity to identify and resolve moderately complex contract or subcontract is-sues, recognizing when more expert guidance is required. Possesses a growth mindset for continuous learning to remain current with regulations and internal proce-dures. Shows initiative on assignments, exercises independent judgment, and professionally executes projects with little direction. Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments. Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation. #LI-Hybrid Salary Note This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. Combined Salary Range USD $105,434.00 - USD $114,082.00 /Yr. 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 PI287369634 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 28, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 19, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 21 days - Location: Scottsdale, AZ, US - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on General Dynamics’s careers site →](https://www.gd.com/careers/advanced-contracts-specialist-scottsdale-az-us-2026-75101-gdms-opportunity) ## More jobs at General Dynamics ### [Senior Contracts Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/a74c260e64d3fe45700b/) Scottsdale, AZ, US ### [Advanced ASIC FPGA Design Engineer | General Dynamics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/cdc1120ac39b20b68a8e/) Scottsdale, AZ, US ### [Advanced ASIC FPGA Engineer- (Sign-on Bonus Available)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/1a5da4652af53ee94d5d/) Scottsdale, AZ, US ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Cook - General Dynamics IT - Falls Church](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aramark/jobs/cc27da1035cf4ece17ff/) Aramark · Falls Church, VA, US ### [General Counsel, Government Contracts](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/honeywell-international/jobs/c00124d785209f16501e/) Honeywell International · Washington, DC, United States ### [Contracts Manager I - Advanced Programs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/ca7ef25c19d651b7c51f/) BAE Systems · Nashua, New Hampshire, United States ### [Government Contracts Associate General Counsel](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/booz-allen-hamilton-holding/jobs/5c2ce3522b39e02740e2/) Booz Allen Hamilton Holding · McLean, VA ### [Manager, Contracts, Advanced Technology (Onsite)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/rtx/jobs/b2a4e17f60b8efec27e8/) RTX [Jobs in Scottsdale, AZ](/locations/us/az/scottsdale/)[Jobs in Arizona](/locations/us-az/)[Legal & Compliance jobs](/functions/legal-compliance/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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