Manager Contract Administration 1
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Manager Contract Administration 1 to join its team in Annapolis, Maryland. This is a full-time, on-site position with a 9/80 work schedule. The role administers and negotiates standard and nonstandard contracts and supports proposal development, contract acquisition, administration, and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. The successful candidate coordinates critical information among program managers and directors, Global Supply Chain, Business Management, and the Law Department. The position also evaluates cost estimates, performance requirements, and delivery schedules; prepares bids and reports; advises management on contractual rights and obligations; analyzes and maintains contract data; and helps mentor and train the Contracts Team. Travel is required approximately 10% of the time. Relocation assistance is not available, and no clearance is required to start.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience in Contracts Administration or a related field, or a master’s degree and at least 3 years of such experience.
- At least 1 year of leadership or supervisory experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint.
- Contracts Administration experience in a FAR/DFARS environment.
- Background in defense contracting and prior experience with U.S. Government and/or major defense contractor customers.
- Experience negotiating and administering various contract types and agreements of varying sizes and types.
- Strong proposal development and negotiation skills.
- U.S. citizenship required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a classified program environment.
- Familiarity with an enterprise resource planning (ERP) tool such as SAP.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
Responsibilities
- Administer, extend, negotiate, and terminate standard and nonstandard contracts.
- Conduct proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to support contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
- Coordinate the flow of critical information between program managers and program directors and internal stakeholders, including Global Supply Chain, Business Management, and the Law Department.
- Examine estimates of material, equipment, services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules for accuracy and completeness.
- Prepare bids; process specifications, progress reports, and other reports; advise management on contractual rights and obligations; compile and analyze data; and maintain historical information.
- Help mentor and train the Contracts Team and contribute to teamwork, collaboration, and team-building initiatives.
Benefits
- Health Plan
- Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Education Assistance
- Training and Development
- 9/80 Work Schedule (where available)
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
- Depending on the position, eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
