Contracts Manager
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: St Petersburg • Florida • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $75,320 - $139,880 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Requirements
- 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 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.
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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
contract compliancecontract lifecycle managementcontract negotiationcontracts managementcontracts administrationcontract reviewcontracting terms and conditionsMicrosoft Officecontract management softwarebids and proposals preparation
Soft skills
oral communicationwritten communicationleadershipproblem solvingdiscretionjudgmentteam coordinationpriority settingguidancesupervision
Certifications
NCMA Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM)