Senior Government Contracts Specialist

Senior Government Contracts Specialist in GAC Savannah

Unique Skills:

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Prior experience with U.S. Dept. of Defense/War prime and subcontracts is required.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, or a related curriculum or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 4 years Contracts administration or related experience. Advanced degree in related field may offset one year of experience requirement.


Position Purpose :

Individual contributor role in the Government Contracts team.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

1. Contracts management/administration for Gulfstream's government business .
2. Provide guidance to others to ensure compliance in the proposal, negotiation, administration and other contract related activities .
3. Analyze material estimates, other direct costs, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness for inclusion into proposals .
4. Prepare proposals per specific terms/requirements of requests .
5. Build customer relationships and knows customer needs and issues .
6. Negotiate proposals within business goals, documenting substance of discussions, agreements and results .
7. Analyze significant, and/or unique contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, Gulfstream policies and procedures .
8. Provide contractual and other business agreement guidance to internal management, including Program Managers and Business Development, and Finance .
9. Finalize prime contract or other Agreement language, terms and conditions, cost/price, deliverables, and schedule requirements, for US Government, commercial and international contracts .
10. Monitor program performance including financials, invoicing, and scope changes and addresses accordingly with customer .
11. Assist in new business and/or sales channel pursuit and associated contract strategy, as required.

Additional Functions:

1. Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding contract issues, audits, and compliance requirements .
2. Manage FAA aircraft delivery and title transfer to customers .
3. Mentor and train less experienced team members .
4. Participate in the development and negotiation of NDAs and other collaborative agreements, as necessary .
5. Travel as required. .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

1. Contracts Management experience in commercial experience along with government contract law.
2. Experience in all aspects of government contract management involving Time & Material (T&M) and Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contracting including FMS, FMF and DCS programs.
3. Solid understanding of FAR and DFARs contracting and subcontracting regulatory guidance.
4. Experience with export requirements, ITAR and EAR.
5. Proven ability to take an entrepreneurial approach and demonstrated negotiation skills, in successfully closing on a variety of Government, International, and Commercial endeavors.
6. Must interact effectively with all levels of internal and external customers.
7. International contracts experience a plus.
8. Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. person and qualified to obtain a Government security clearance. Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
9. Ability to multi-task and prioritize and close actions before deadlines as required.
10. Must be proficient in MS tool set. Experience with Sharepoint and Power BI a plus.

This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Additional Information

Requisition Number: 233253

Category: Program Office

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 06/19/2026


Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

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