Director, Contracts

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (FL,TX,VA, IL); Florida; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is seeking a Director, Contracts in Niceville, FL to lead contract administration, negotiation and strategy development. This on-site role reports to senior leadership and coordinates with cross-functional teams to ensure compliant, favorable terms and successful bid execution.

The position requires the ability to manage a team of contract professionals, drive process improvements, and influence pricing and proposals while maintaining strict

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and 8-10 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees the organization’s contract administration function, ensuring that contract negotiation strategies support the overall business strategy.
• Oversees the negotiation and administration of the organization’s contracts.
• Responsible for the development of standard contract documents, including terms and conditions.
• Reviews and edits or approves significant or substantial contractual changes.
• Monitors the work of a team of contract analysts/administrators that prepare, negotiate, review, and revise contracts.
• Establishes and administers contracting strategies that are meant to improve business performance and ensure compliance with organizational policies and standards.
• May assist with pricing, quotations, or proposals for the sale of organizational goods and services.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Director, Contracts

Job Locations

US-FL-Niceville

Requisition ID

2026-37435

Position Type

Full Time

Position Classification

On-Site

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

Impact of the Role

General Profile

Provides leadership to managers and may also have professional staff.

• Must have at least one manager level direct report
• Is accountable for the performance and results of multiple related teams
• Develops departmental plans, including business, production and/or organizational priorities
• Decisions are guided by resource availability and organizational objectives
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

• Directs and oversees the organization’s contract administration function, ensuring that contract negotiation strategies support the overall business strategy.
• Oversees the negotiation and administration of the organization’s contracts.
• Responsible for the development of standard contract documents, including terms and conditions.
• Reviews and edits or approves significant or substantial contractual changes.
• Monitors the work of a team of contract analysts/administrators that prepare, negotiate, review, and revise contracts.
• Establishes and administers contracting strategies that are meant to improve business performance and ensure compliance with organizational policies and standards.
• May assist with pricing, quotations, or proposals for the sale of organizational goods and services.
• 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 8-10 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 related degree preferred
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Ability to foster teamwork. Decision-making skills. Leadership skills. Oral and written communication skills. Persuasive communication skills. Ability to build collaborative relationships. Problem/situation analysis. Judgement. Detail oriented.

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.

Travel Requirements

Up to 25% travel likely.

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.