Programs Director (DoD Contracts)

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (FL,TX,VA, IL); Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) seeks a Programs Director to oversee DoD ammunition program contracts in Saint Petersburg, FL. This on-site role requires leadership across departments to manage programs from initiation through completion, ensuring financial, operational, and regulatory goals are met, with up-to-date stakeholder reporting.

Candidates typically hold an Associate's Degree with 10–12 years of experience or equivalent; PMP and EVM experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree with 10–12 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Has P&L responsibility.
• Implements and administers one or more corporate programs, typically multiple programs or sub-programs.
• Executes programs that meet the needs of the organization or its employees or customers.
• Participates in planning, budgeting, staffing, and performance for programs.
• Provides reports and updates to senior management.

Skills

Project management

Oral and written communication

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Programs Director (DoD Contracts)

Requisition ID: 2026-37319.

Job Locations: US-FL-St Petersburg. Position Type: Full Time. Position Classification: On-Site. Job Function: Project/Program Management.

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

Provides program support for DoD ammunition/munition production programs through working collaboratively across different departments to manage projects/programs from initiation through completion, meet financial revenue, operating efficiency, and strategic goals, as well as regulatory requirements. Keeps all stakeholders informed of developments on the projects/programs covering the full range of the program's life cycle.

Impact of the Role

General Profile

• Recognized as an expert within the company and requires in-depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline and broad knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization function
• Solves unique problems that have a broad impact on the business
• Contributes to the development of organization functional strategy
• Progression to this level is typically restricted on the basis of business requirements
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgement

Essential Functions

• Has P&L responsibility
• Implements and administers one or more corporate programs, typically consisting of multiple programs or sub-programs.
• Executes programs that meet the needs of the organization or its employees or customers.
• Participates in all aspects of corporate programs, including planning, budgeting, staffing, and performance.
• Promotes the program throughout the organization and tracks utilization.
• Supervises the work of program or project staff to ensure that work in completed on time or in accordance with established standards or specifications.
• Evaluates program effectiveness by collecting and analyzing data in support of key performance metrics.
• Ensures that activities are in compliance with organizational policies and any relevant external regulations.
• Provides reports and updates to senior management or other stakeholders.
• Indirectly lead the work of other employees and may also have responsibility for their personal and or career development.

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 10-12 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 preferred
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Oral and written communication skills. Ability to build collaborative relationships. Detail oriented. Ability to meet deadlines. Project management skills.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or other relevant project management certifications. Earned Value Management (EVM) experience. Professional contracting certifications at the state or national levels.
• Working 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.
• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• 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.