Manager Contract Administration 1

Northrop Grumman • Plymouth, WV

6d • $95,000 - $157,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Weapon Systems Division, Missile Products Business Unit, Fuze and Warhead Operating Unit is hiring a Manager, Contract Administration 1 to lead contracts support for a portfolio of domestic and international programs. The selected candidate will be aligned to either Fuze and Warhead Development & Production Transition Contracts in Plymouth, Minnesota, or Fuze and Warhead Production Contracts at Allegany Ballistics Laboratory in Rocket Center, West Virginia, based on their background and preferred work location. The Plymouth role is preferred. This is a 100% on-site position and reports directly to the Manager, Contract Administration for the Fuze and Warhead Operating Unit.

The position is a key business partner and contracts lead for critical programs, responsible for contract strategy, compliance, risk management, and developing a high-performing contracts team supporting capture and program execution. It involves regular interaction with executive management across the Operating Unit, Business Unit, Division, and Sector, as well as customers and partners. Travel is approximately 10% of the time, with domestic travel several times annually and international travel as required. The selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret clearance.

The role requires expertise in federal government contract management, FAR and DFARS, contract types, proposal development, negotiation, and complex terms and conditions. The position also supports business planning and coordination with Program Management, Business Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Legal. The primary salary range is $95,000 to $157,600. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 6 or more years of relevant experience managing or administering federal government contracts; or master's degree and 4 or more years of relevant experience; or, in lieu of a degree, 10 years of relevant experience managing or administering federal government contracts.
• Expert knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), including experience with different contract types.
• Strong proposal development skills, including experience supporting pricing, terms, and risk identification.
• Strong negotiation skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, including resolving complex problems and minimizing corporate risk.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, and related tools.
• Ability to travel domestically several times annually.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, or management experience.
• Experience with weapon subsystem production contracts, including contracts directly with the U.S. Government and/or major defense prime contractors.
• Experience with international contracts, including direct commercial sales and Foreign Military Sales of military hardware.
• Development-to-production contract experience, such as Low-Rate Initial Production, particularly for the development and production transition role.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, redlining, interpreting, and negotiating complex terms and conditions.
• Working knowledge of CRADAs, OTAs, MOUs/MOAs, Teaming Agreements, and License Agreements.
• Expertise in intellectual property rights related to DFARS-based contracts, including technical data and software rights.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business, Finance, Law, or Supply Chain.
• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Applicable certifications such as CPCM or CFCM.
• Ability to travel internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and mentor contracts professionals and administrative staff, including hiring, training, performance management, and workload assignment.
• Set team expectations, delegate assignments, and ensure deliverables are timely and accurate.
• Provide leadership, support, professional development, and training in contracts disciplines.
• Develop and execute contract strategy and negotiate a range of U.S. government, commercial, and international contractual instruments and agreements.
• Lead and support negotiation and administration of contract types of varying sizes and complexity.
• Collaborate across functions on competitive and sole-source Requests for Proposals, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, and other contractual instruments.
• Draft, review, redline, interpret, and negotiate complex terms and conditions.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Advise the business on contractual rights and obligations, including identifying and mitigating risks.
• Compile and analyze data, maintain historical contract information, and support strategic priorities and business planning.
• Coordinate with Program Management, Business Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Legal, and other stakeholders on contract strategy, execution, and risk posture.
• Provide leadership with updates on contract status, risks, opportunities, and recommended strategies.
• Engage with customers and partners to build professional relationships and support successful program execution.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager