Contracts Manager - GM Defense

Remote/Hybrid:   This role is based remotely but if you live within a 50-mile radius of Austin, Detroit, Warren, Milford or Mountain View, you are expected to report to that location three times per week, at minimum or other frequency dictated by the business. Must be flexible and able to travel worldwide, including travel to Washington, DC, Concord, NC and other customer locations.   About GM Defense: GM Defense is driving the future of military mobility by leveraging the best-in-class capabilities of General Motors for unmatched innovation, proven performance and breakthrough life-cycle economics! We deliver reliable, affordable, and innovative products across a full spectrum of capabilities – integrated vehicles, power and propulsion, autonomy, mobility, and security!

This position is a dynamic role that will include proactive contract & subcontract management support on GM Defense LLC (GMD) programs from capture to execution and close out. This position is responsible for leading the contracts and subcontracts management for their assigned programs reporting to the cognizant Contracts Manager responsible for that line of business. This position involves direct interfacing with internal senior leadership across the Global Organization, and external interfacing with DoD personnel, various Governmental and Non-Governmental Agencies and International customers. A comprehensive knowledge of government contract regulations and requirements is critical. The individual will ensure compliance to policies, procedures and work instructions that ensure GMD is compliant with Government regulations and contract requirements while working collaboratively with the GMD core team. There is an expectation that the individual should already possess experience with US Government acquisition including Other Transaction Authority (OTA), FAR Part 12 and 15 as well as experience bringing commercial technology into the defense space is a plus. The ability to develop creative and innovative solutions in coordination with the Business Areas is a mandatory skillset.

Responsible for cradle to grave contract administration and management for assigned programs. Assist with the overall implementation of sound Federal Contracting processes and procedures. Assist with Bid and Proposal Activities on assigned GMD programs. Research compliance issues, interpret regulations, formulate recommendations using knowledge of OTA, FAR/DFARS, and provide recommendations to stakeholders. Assist with the drafting of contractual documents including but not limited to NDA’s, Teaming Agreements and Subcontract Agreements. Develop and maintain processes for tracking and timely closure of actions as well as change management. Manage subcontracts and support unique purchasing with establishment of compliant procurement processes and procedures and other activities as needed of their assigned programs. Attend and interface in key meetings on contractual matters. Maintain strong relationships with key GMD Government Contract stakeholders. Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) Bachelor’s Degree required. 5+ years of progressive DoD and/or federal government contracts management experience. Must possess working knowledge of the end-to end contract process (pre-award, award, post award, and contract closeout in the Government contracting industry). Candidate must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee). U.S. citizenship required to comply with federal government contract provision expressly restricting role to U.S. citizens. Strong negotiations skills and demonstrated accomplishment of negotiation of DoD and/or federal government contracts. Must have strong customer relationship skill with experience in US DoD and/or federal government contracts. Subcontracting experience. Strong leadership skill to help implement strategy and provide clear and concise direction to team on