Manager Contract Administration 2

Northrop Grumman•Dulles, VA

4d•Onsite

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. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Manager Contract Administration - Manager Level 2 located in Dulles, VA, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the contracts portfolio delivering strong customer satisfaction, successful financial performance, risk mitigation, change management, and new business strategy. Additionally, the successful candidate will be responsible for the direct supervision and management of a team of contract administrators. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 8 years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 6 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
Requires an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application
Experience negotiating and administering fixed price and cost reimbursable contract types of varying sizes with the US Government.
Thorough understanding of the requirements of applicable government regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
Advanced proposal development and negotiation skills.
Ability to function independently and effectively with competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills to resolve complex problems and minimize risk to the company.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to use them in informing, presenting, and negotiating to all levels of management.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or equivalent professional certification.
10+ years' experience in government contracting.
Demonstrated leadership experience or supervisor experience
Experience with the NASA FAR Supplement
Experience managing Commercial contracts, or similar agreements, with the US Government
As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in building collaborative teams and customer trust, you communicate well, foster strong teams, and embrace change.

Responsibilities

Review and approve contractual documents for protection of the company's contractual/risk posture, satisfaction of contractual requirements, and adherence to company policies.
Planning and executing successful contract negotiations of a complex nature and achieving targeted profit rates as well as favorable terms and conditions to assist in meeting profit and cash goals.
Regular and proactive interface and effective collaboration with program, technical, and operations organizations to provide guidance and direction based upon the requirements of the resulting contracts.
Ability to make decisions in a timely manner, offer guidance, and work cooperatively with a multitude of organizations ranging from technical, program, finance, supply chain, legal, export, and security.
Ability to solve complex problems by actively seeking information and new ideas from a variety of sources.
Build strong customer intimacy and employee engagement to assist with growing this important business area.
Other duties as assigned