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Manager, Contracts

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (FL,TX,VA, IL)

$75,320.00 - $139,880.00

life insurance, paid holidays, 401(k)

United States, Florida, St. Petersburg

100 Carillon Parkway (Show on map)

Oct 27, 2025

Manager, Contracts

Job Locations

US-FL-St Petersburg

Requisition ID

2025-35160

Position Type

Full Time

Position Classification

Hybrid

Job Function

Legal

Company Overview

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 around the world. 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!

Job Summary

Participates in the development and fulfillment of contract requirements in the purchase or sale/delivery of equipment, materials, products or services. Evaluates contract compliance and advises others on contractual rights and obligations | Requests or approves amendments to contract terms or contract extensions. Prepares bids or requests for proposals (RFPs), including specifications and requirements; negotiates contract terms and participates in the determination of acceptable bids.

***please note: because this role involves collaborative/in-person and independent work, it can take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely for the ideal scenario***

Impact of the Role

General Profile

Supervises the daily activities of support staff or production team members. Does not typically perform the work supervised

Must have any type of one direct report or more
Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities with other supervisors
Problem solving is guided by policies and procedures; receives guidance and oversight from manager
Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

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.
Has a strong understanding of the contract life cycle, types of contracts, and applicable government regulations.
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.

Required Qualifications

Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
Discipline/Major: Business or relevant degree preferred
Additional certifications: NCMA Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) preferred
Knowledge, skills & abilities: Oral and written communication skills. Leadership skills. Contract compliance. Contract lifecycle management. Contract negotiation. Contracts management & administration. Contract review. Contracting terms and conditions. Contract management software.
Other: Government contracts experience preferred. Knowledge of munitions: associated platforms, strategic and tactical systems, and military munitions/platform interface requirements

Physical Requirements

Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

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The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.

Pay Range (USD)

$75,320.00 - $139,880.00

Pay Transparency Statement

The salary range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum for salary for this position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, internal equity, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the range during the hiring process.

Benefits

Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and basic life insurance as well as pre-tax spending accounts. Employees are also able to enroll in the company's 401k plan and are eligible for the Non-Contributory Retirement Contribution. In addition to the benefits discussed above, the company offers the following voluntary benefits: Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identify Theft Protection, Enhanced Legal Services, Auto and Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Educational Assistance.

PTO, Holiday, and Family Leave

Employees will receive 11 paid holidays and 120 hours of PTO annually and up to 3 weeks paid family leave.