Manager Contract Administration 2
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Manager, Contracts Administration 2 for its Maritime Systems & Integration Operating Unit in Charlottesville, Virginia. The role leads contracts strategy and compliance for a portfolio with development, production, and aftermarket contracting arrangements involving domestic and international customers across Charlottesville, Virginia; Ocean Springs, Mississippi; and Bethpage, New York. The position reports to the Senior Manager of Contracts for the Naval and Oceanic Systems Business Unit and is 100% onsite on a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. The manager is accountable for the MS&I contracts portfolio, including customer satisfaction, financial performance, risk mitigation, and strategic value. The role also directly supervises contract administration staff and supports new business pursuits. The selected candidate provides direction under management guidelines and general policies, while engaging, leading, motivating, and developing a team of contract professionals.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and 8 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree and 6 years of relevant experience in contract administration or management; alternatively, 12 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS.
- Experience interfacing with all levels of employees and management.
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite applications.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance.
- U.S. citizenship required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using SAP.
- Proposal development and negotiation skills, and experience building strong customer relations.
- Experience managing people.
Responsibilities
- Lead contracts strategy and compliance within the Maritime Systems & Integration Operating Unit.
- Manage all aspects of the MS&I contracts portfolio to support customer satisfaction, financial performance, risk mitigation, and strategic value.
- Directly supervise and manage contract administration personnel and support new business pursuits.
- Make timely decisions, provide guidance, and work cooperatively with technical, program, finance, supply chain, legal, export, and security organizations.
- Review and approve contractual documents to protect the company's contractual and risk posture, satisfy contractual requirements, and adhere to company policies.
- Plan and execute complex contract negotiations to achieve targeted profit rates and favorable terms and conditions supporting profit and cash goals.
- Collaborate proactively with program, technical, and operations organizations, providing guidance based on contract requirements.
- Solve complex problems by seeking information and ideas from varied sources.
- Communicate effectively with customers and different levels of management through presentations, written documentation, and email.
- Conduct proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
- Build customer intimacy and employee engagement to help grow the business area.
- Lead, motivate, and develop a team of contract professionals.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and 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, depending on the position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
