Contract Manager – GM Defense

General Motors

Contract Manager overseeing government contracts for GM Defense programs. Managing cradle to grave contract processes while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeWarren • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,600 - $140,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Federal Contracting processes, including cradle to grave contract administration, compliance with FAR/DFARS, and effective negotiation of DoD contracts. Proven ability to manage subcontracts, develop procurement processes, and maintain strong relationships with government stakeholders.

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Federal Contracting ProcessesDoD Contracts ManagementFAR/DFARS ComplianceNegotiation SkillsSubcontracting Experience

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Hard Skills

Contract AdministrationContract DraftingChange ManagementProcurement ProcessesContract CloseoutBid and Proposal ActivitiesRegulatory InterpretationContract Performance TrackingEnd-to-End Contract ProcessGovernment Contract Compliance

Soft Skills

Customer Relationship ManagementLeadership SkillsEffective CommunicationCollaborationInfluencing Skills

Industry Keywords

U.S. PersonDoDFederal Government ContractsNDATeaming AgreementsSubcontract AgreementsGMD ProgramsContractual MattersStakeholder EngagementGovernment Contracting Industry

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 day-to-day issues on assigned programs.
Must possess an Intermediate level of understanding and ability to interpret and apply the Federal Acquisition Regulations and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations.
Strong track record of contracts/subcontracts performance within an organization.
Demonstrated ability to achieve goals through influencing, partnering, and developing productive relationships with senior leadership and the Contracts team across the multiple business areas.
They should also be recognized as the “go to” person for all defense/government contracts for their assigned programs.
Ability to effectively communicate complex contracts issues to company executives and external representatives.
Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
retirement savings plan
sickness and accident benefits
life insurance
paid vacation & holidays
tuition assistance programs
employee assistance program
GM vehicle discounts and more.