Manager Contract Administration 1

Northrop Grumman

107d • $102,400 - $153,600

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector is seeking a Manager, Contracts Administration 1 to join our team in Linthicum, MD. This position will oversee a team of contracts professionals within Emerging Capabilities Development (ECD). The exciting and fast-paced business within ECD focuses on cutting edge technologies that drive future capability development and deployment. This management position will lead a contracts team responsible for shaping acquisitions, proposal development, negotiations, contracts administration, and contract closeout, while ensuring all work products are compliant with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. The successful candidate will partner with Business Unit (BU) program and functional leadership to support BU business portfolios and capture new business opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years or Master's Degree with 3+ years of relevant experience in contract administration/management or related field.
• Knowledge of Contracts Administration in a FAR/DFARS environment.
• Background in DoD contracting with prior experience with the USG and/or major defense contractor customers.
• Experience negotiating and administering various contract types of varying sizes and types of agreements with the DoD.
• Experience with proposal development.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management.
• Experience using Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Active U.S Government Secret or Top-Secret Security Clearance.
• Knowledge of and ability to use SAP.
• Experience negotiating Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs) and/or other complex contracts.
• Proven ability to attract new talent and mentor and train assigned staff.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory/mentorship experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct management, oversight, and career development of a team of Contract Administrators.
• Fostering and maintaining relationships with internal and external customers.
• Interfacing with management regarding contractual matters.
• Identifying, developing, and recommending risk mitigation strategies.
• Developing solutions to complex management, contracts, pricing, and property concerns.
• Advising management of contractual rights and obligations.
• Providing adequate resourcing and oversight to ensure execution of organizational goals and financial objectives.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies and requirements.
• Ensuring proper administration and management of all aspects of the contract lifecycle, including shaping of acquisitions, proposal development, negotiations, administration of standard and nonstandard contracts, and closeout of contracts.

Benefits

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• 9/80 Work Schedule (where available)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree