Senior Principal Contracts Specialist - San Antonio, TX

Senior Principal Contracts Specialist - San Antonio, TX

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 organizational 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 requirements.
• Monitors contract or subcontract performance for scope changes and takes appropriate action.
• Manages contract or subcontract change process and collaborates with the Program Manager, including Program 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 process by participating with the proposal evaluation team in fact-finding, technical evaluation, and cost or price analysis.
• Builds customer or subcontractor relationships and knows customer or subcontractor needs and issues.
• Mentors and supports junior contracts team members by providing guidance, sharing best practices, and offering advice on complex contractual issues to enhance their professional development and improve overall team performance.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including Program Management, Engineering, Finance, and Supply Chain, to ensure contract or subcontract requirements are fully understood and effectively executed, while addressing any potential risks or issues that may arise.

Position Title : Senior Principal Contracts Specialist - San Antonio, TX

Job Category : Contracts

Minimum Education Required : High School / GED

City : San Antonio

State : Texas

Salary Range : >

$100,000

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.