Senior Manager Contracts Administration

Northrop Grumman•Huntsville, AL

4d•$152,300 - $228,500•Hybrid

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. If forging a secure future excites you, look no further! Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration are welcome. As a Senior Manager Contracts Administration – Manager Level 3 your role at Huntsville, AL will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security. Ready to join forces with our visionary team? The Senior Manager Contracts Administration will join the team as the Business Unit (BU) Manager of Contracts, supporting its Multi Domain Operations Division, specifically, the Missile Defense Integration (MDI) BU. As the BU Manager of Contracts, this individual will be responsible for managing a geographically dispersed team. This role will be performed in-office in Huntsville, AL, with potential for the successful candidate to engage in a hybrid work schedule. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the MDI BU contracts’ portfolio delivering strong customer satisfaction, successful financial performance and effective risk mitigation. Additionally, the successful candidate will be responsible for the direct supervision and management of contract administration/staff personnel within the BU’s portfolio and new business pursuits. The selected candidate will also be required to provide objective-oriented direction utilizing management guidelines and general policies and maintain a strong level of engagement, while leading, motivating and developing a team of contract managers and professionals. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 8 years of professional experience including people management experience – OR – Master's degree with 6 years of professional experience including people management experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
Experience negotiating and administering various contract types and sizes and negotiating and administering various types of agreements with the United States Government or commercial entities
Prior people management experience
Prior experience as a prime contractor and first-tier subcontractor with FAR, DFARS, and OTA Requests for Proposal and Contracts
Strong problem solving and analytical skills; ability to make recommendations and effectively bring projects to completion
Prior leadership experience, including employee development and task delegation

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or equivalent professional certification
Experience at a major defense prime contractor
Dynamic self-starter with strong attention to detail
Advanced contract administration and negotiation skills
Current, active US Government Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance

Responsibilities

Review and approve contractual documents for protection of the company's contractual/risk posture, satisfaction of contractual requirements and adherence to company policies
Make decisions in a timely manner, offer guidance and work cooperatively with a multitude of organizations ranging from technical, program, and functional stakeholders
Be a role model for inclusion, seeking out diverse perspectives to solve complex problems
Provide concise and effective executive communication
Administer, extend, negotiate and terminate contracts
Conduct proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications
Build strong relationships with customers, stakeholders and direct reports
Coach and develop a team of high performing managers and professionals
Ensure a robust talent pipeline through effective organizational management
Other duties as assigned