Manager Contract Administration 2

Northrop Grumman • Los Angeles, CA

2d • $115,000 - $199,700

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Contract Manager 2 to support the overall sector and multiple divisions. The role is based in Salt Lake City, Utah; Woodland Hills, California; or Rolling Meadows, Illinois. The manager leads the West Coast contracts setup group, overseeing the loading, inputting, and modification of a broad range of contracts in SAP. The position works closely with the MS CSG Manager, East Coast CSG Manager, and local contract and business management teams.

The manager oversees seven CSG representatives across three campuses and two remote employees. The role is responsible for metrics reporting, staff training, data integrity, peer review audits, and processing actions in SAP. The successful candidate will collaborate with the East Coast CSG Contracts Manager, manage internal customers, and guide staff according to contract requirements. Travel is 10% of the time. Relocation assistance is not available, and no clearance is required to start.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience working as a contracts administration professional or relevant work experience, or a master’s degree with 6 years of experience; 12 years of applied experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of contracts administration in a FAR/DFARS environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently, with attention to detail and a focus on data integrity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Background in Department of Defense contracting.
• Proficiency in SAP SD and/or PS modules.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the West Coast contracts setup group in loading, inputting, and modifying contracts in SAP.
• Manage seven CSG representatives across three campuses and two remote employees.
• Work closely with the MS CSG Manager, East Coast CSG Manager, and local contract and business management teams.
• Report metrics and provide training to staff.
• Maintain data integrity for direct reports.
• Conduct and lead peer review audits.
• Process actions within the SAP system.
• Collaborate with the East Coast CSG Contracts Manager and manage internal customers.
• Provide staff with guidance and direction based on contract requirements.

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
• 9/80 work schedule where available
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager