Senior Manager, Business Performance

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (FL,TX,VA, IL); Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) in Saint Petersburg, FL seeks a Senior Manager, Business Performance to analyze and optimize key business processes. You will lead data-driven performance initiatives, design improvement plans, and drive strategic programs across the organization.

The role requires strong leadership, experience in operations or strategic planning, and the ability to partner with cross-functional teams to deliver measurable results in a fast-paced, on-site

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and 7-8 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Manages an organization's strategic and long-range goal planning function.
• Utilizes data-driven methodologies to analyze business performance metrics and process improvement options effectively.
• Conducts periodic status reviews of organizational goals and objectives and identifies solutions to roadblocks.
• Leads strategic initiatives and supports the development of long-term growth plans and profitability goals.
• Manages reporting and tools to communicate strategic plans and concepts to leadership.
• Manages the analysis of emerging industry trends, expansion opportunities, including mergers and acquisitions, competitive threats, the viability of outside business partners, and sources of capital.
• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination with concurrence from HR & General Managers.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Senior Manager, Business Performance

Job Locations

US-FL-St Petersburg

Position Information

• Requisition ID 2026-37426
• Position Type Full Time
• Position Classification On-Site
• Job Function General Mgmt & Admin

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

Analyzes the effectiveness of current business processes to identify best practices and opportunities for improvement | Designs, develops or participates in the optimization of business objectives. | Develops proposals for further development of the organization to support the business strategy

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; receives guidance from manager
• Provides technical guidance to employees, colleagues and/or customers
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

• Manages an organization's strategic and long-range goal planning function.
• Utilizes data-driven methodologies to analyze business performance metrics and process improvement options effectively.
• Conducts periodic status reviews of organizational goals and objectives and identifies solutions to roadblocks.
• Leads strategic initiatives and supports the development of long-term growth plans and profitability goals.
• Manages reporting and tools to communicate strategic plans and concepts to leadership.
• Manages the analysis of emerging industry trends, expansion opportunities, including mergers and acquisitions, competitive threats, the viability of outside business partners, and sources of capital.
• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination with concurrence from HR & General Managers.

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 7-8 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 Administration or Related Degree
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Leadership Skills. Business Operations. Strategic Analysis. Strategic Project Management. Strategy Development. Strategy Management. Trend Analysis. Organizational Goal Setting. Strategic Planning. Risk Analysis. Long Term Planning.

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

25-50% travel likely.

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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.