Sr Manager Contracts (DoD contracts)

About the role

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 worldwide. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting‑edge advantage to warfighters. Guided by the ethos of honesty, trust, transparency, and alignment, integrity is paramount, innovation fuels passion, customer satisfaction is core to the mission, and collaboration drives success.

Job Summary: Participates in the development and fulfillment of contract requirements in the purchase and/or sale/delivery of DoD ammunition/munition production programs through 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.

Impact of the Role / General Profile: Manages professional employees and/or supervisors; must have at least one professional expert or one supervisor as a direct report; has accountability for the performance and results of a team within own area of specialty; adapts departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges; decisions and problem solving are guided by policies, procedures and department plan, receiving guidance from manager; provides technical guidance to employees, colleagues and/or customers; exercises consistent discretion and judgment.

Responsibilities

• Manages 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.
• Manages the contracts administration staff and guides compliance with complex contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Manages and develops policies and processes that govern the contract administration staff and provides guidance on contract terms and the assessment of contract proposals.
• Has deep knowledge of the contract life cycle, types of contracts, and applicable government regulations.
• Manages negotiations for complex or high-value contracts.
• 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.
• 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.
• Up to 25% travel likely.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree and 7-8 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Re