Manager Contract Administration 2
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is hiring a Contract Administration Manager 2 for its Dynamic Connectivity Solutions Operating Unit (DCS OU) Contracts organization, within the Navigation, Intelligence & Connectivity Division and Connectivity and Network Solutions Business Unit. The position is based onsite in San Diego, California, follows a 9/80 schedule, and reports to the BU Manager of Contracts. The manager is responsible for the DCS OU contracts portfolio, including financial performance, risk mitigation, change management, and customer satisfaction. The role directly supervises and develops a staff of approximately four contracts professionals. The manager leads proposal preparation, contract negotiation and administration, and customer contact activities to support contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, business strategy, legal requirements, and customer specifications. The position requires objective-oriented direction, engagement, and the ability to lead, motivate, and develop the team. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time to support major programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of industry-related experience in contract administration or management, or a master’s degree and 6 years of such experience.
- Working knowledge of contract administration in a FAR/DFARS environment.
- Background in Department of Defense contracting, with prior experience with the U.S. Government and/or major defense contractor customers.
- Experience negotiating and administering various contract types and agreements of varying sizes.
- Experience with advanced proposal development, strategy, and contract formation.
- Prior experience presenting and negotiating with all levels of management.
- Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience.
- Experience using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Degree in Business, Finance, or a related discipline.
- JD or MBA.
- Familiarity with SAP-based systems.
- NCMA certification such as CPCM, CFCM, and/or CCCM.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Experience interfacing with employees and management at all levels.
Responsibilities
- Lead efforts for the DCS OU Contracts organization.
- Manage all aspects of the DCS OU contracts portfolio, including financial performance, risk mitigation, change management, and customer satisfaction.
- Directly supervise, manage, and support the success and development of approximately four contracts professionals.
- Lead proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities.
- Ensure contract acquisition and fulfillment comply with company policies, business strategy, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
- Provide objective-oriented direction using management guidelines and general policies.
- Maintain team engagement and lead, inspire, motivate, and develop contract professionals.
- Travel as required to support major programs, up to 10% of the time.
Benefits
- Health plan and health insurance coverage.
- Savings plan.
- Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Education assistance.
- Training and development.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
