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Government / Defense Contracts Manager

Business Management and Operations
Procurement
Contracts Administrator

Purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. Purchase raw or semifinished materials for manufacturing. May negotiate contracts.

At a Glance

Government / Defense Contracts Manager. Top skills: Sales, Detail Oriented, Time Management.

Avg Annual Salary

Not available

Typical Education

Varies

Experience

Varies

Job Postings

N/A

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products

Bright Outlook

Median Wage

N/A

Growth (2024-34)

Not available

Education

Varies

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (13)

Finance

4.8

Contract Management

4.8

Subcontracting

4.7

Procurement

4.7

Business Development

4.6

Product Management

4.6

Data Analysis

4.5

Non-Disclosure Agreement (Intellectual Property Law)

4.5

Contract Compliance

4.4

Quality Auditing

4.4

Service Industries

4.3

Order Management Systems

4.2

Global Scope

4.2

Common Skills (16)

Sales

5.0

Detail Oriented

5.0

Communication

4.9

Management

4.9

Leadership

4.8

Planning

4.8

Consulting

4.7

Strong Work Ethic

4.6

Budgeting

4.6

Accountability

4.5

Mentorship

4.4

Prioritization

4.3

Operations

4.3

Certifications (1)

Master Of Business Administration (MBA)

4.5

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