Manager Contract Administration 1

Northrop Grumman•Linthicum Heights, MD

4d•$105,000 - $157,600•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. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector, Mission Next (MNX) Division is looking for you to join our team as a Contracts Manager 1 based in Linthicum, MD. What You Will Get To Do: The successful candidate will have full management responsibility for multiple contracts professionals. The successful candidate will be responsible for the full acquisition life-cycle administration (business development phase through contract closeout), negotiations, and delivering strong customer satisfaction, successful financial performance, and risk mitigation. This position will require an understanding of terms and conditions and the ability to negotiate all types of contractual instruments and agreements. It is important that the Manager, Contract Administrator 1 has the ability to provide concise and effective communication through presentations, written documentation, or email format with different levels of management. Additionally, the successful candidate must be a role model for good business ethics and conduct. They must have the ability to solve complex problems by actively seeking information and new ideas from a variety of sources.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years’ experience working in Contracts Administration/Management or related experience (i.e. contracts-related legal) or a Master’s degree with 3 years’ experience working in Contracts Administration (i.e. contracts-related legal).
Demonstrated knowledge of Contracts Administration in a FAR/DFARS environment.
Strong proposal development and negotiation experience.
Experience administering various contract types of varying sizes and types of agreements.
A current/active US Government Top Secret clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain SAP.

Nice To Haves

Background in DoD contracting, prior experience with the USG and/or Major Defense Contractor customers.
Demonstrated 1+ years of leadership or supervisor experience in the contracts field.
Experience working development and production programs.
Experience working with SAP programs.
Experience working with competitive proposals.

Responsibilities

Reviewing and responding to RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs.
Reviewing process specifications, progress, and other reports.
Advising management of contractual rights and obligations.
Preparing bids/proposals, administering, extending, negotiating and terminating standard and nonstandard contracts IAW company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
Examining estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Reviewing and approving contractual documents.
Planning and executing successful contract negotiations.
Achieving targeted profit rates and favorable terms and conditions to assist in meeting profit and cash goals.
Providing direction based upon the contract requirements and good change management discipline.
Making decisions in a timely manner.
Working with program, finance, supply chain, legal, security, and other functions.
Building strong customer intimacy and engaging with employees.
Conducting staff meetings and one on one sessions with direct reports.
Assessing the business needs on assigned programs and working/elevating actions as needed.