Erik Vonderhaar

About Erik Vonderhaar

CONTRACT SPECIALIST & PROJECT MANAGERHighly accomplished, hands-on, and diligent professional, offering 20 years of progressive experience and verifiable achievement in contract administration, project management, business development, organizational operations, and contract negotiation, complemented with proven success in directing projects for contractors. Extensive background in contractual and financial compliance issues related to project management. Comprehensive experience in directing and completing projects on-time and on-budget resulting in operational efficiencies and improved business operations. Exceptional leadership, social consciousness, and analytical and research skills. Well-versed at establishing solid professional and personal relationships with individuals while maintaining high ethical and quality standards, professional demeanor, and a cooperative attitude. Excellent communication skills. Specialties: CORE COMPETENCIES Project Management and Operations Cost Control and Budget Implementation Regulatory Standards and Contract Compliance Organizational Management and Administration Subcontract Management and Relations Process and Productivity Improvement Leadership, Training, and Staff Motivation

Experience

1. Contract Administrator, Senior Advisor

   General Dynamics Information Technology

   Jul 2025 — Present

   Administers a portfolio of contracts through negotiation, correspondence, documentation, certification, financial reporting, and product delivery• Ensures internal contractual compliance with relevant terms and conditions and compliance with designated management objectives• Negotiates contracts, including price, terms, and conditions, and reviews subsequent contractual documents for legal sufficiency prior to execution• Serves as point of contact with internal departments concerning specific contract questions, issues, and problems• Reviews requests for proposals and participates in proposal color reviews• Reviews and approves solicited and unsolicited proposals for submission to customers• Reviews and negotiates various types of agreements• Interprets contractual work requirements and obligations• Makes recommendations regarding contracts implementation• Maintains current knowledge of relevant contractual procedures and practices

Education

• The George Washington University

  Federal Contracting Course

  2005 — 2005

• University of North Florida

  BA, International Relations

  2000 — 2004

• University of North Florida

  BA, Economics

  2000 — 2004

Skills

• Training
• New Business Development
• Organizational Development
• Civil Society
• Project Management
• Recruiting
• Program Management
• Management
• Leadership
• Contract Management
• Analysis
• Proposal Writing
• Economic Development
• International Development
• Research
• Procurement
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Leadership Development
• System Administration
• Ngos
• Capacity Building