Manager, Contracts

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems•St Petersburg, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team! This role participates in the development and fulfillment of contract requirements in the purchase or sale/delivery of equipment, materials, products or services. It evaluates contract compliance and advises others on contractual rights and obligations. It also prepares bids or requests for proposals (RFPs), including specifications and requirements, and negotiates contract terms. This is an office-based position located in St. Petersburg, FL.

Requirements

Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Has any type of one direct report or more
Problem solving is guided by policies and procedures; receives guidance and oversight from manager
Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment
Has a strong understanding of the contract life cycle, types of contracts, and applicable government regulations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Business or relevant degree preferred
NCMA Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) preferred
Government contracts experience preferred
Prior financial management or CAM experience
Prior Program/Project management experience

Responsibilities

Supervises all activities in the organization's contracts administration function.
Oversees the preparation and administration of bids, proposals, negotiations, and contracts that follow company policies and legal requirements.
Supervises the contracts administration staff and guides compliance with complex contractual and regulatory requirements.
Oversees and develops policies and processes that govern the contract administration staff and provides guidance on contract terms and the assessment of contract proposals.
Drives negotiations with suppliers, partners, or customers.
Leads and directs the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination with concurrence from HR & Senior Leadership.
Supervises the daily activities of support staff or production team members.
Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities with other supervisors.