Senior Manager Contracts Administration

Northrop Grumman•Chandler, AZ

4d•$137,800 - $206,600•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. 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. The Senior Manager Contracts Administration will join the team as the Business Unit (BU) Manager of Contracts, supporting its Launch and Exploration Division, specifically, the Launch Systems (LS) BU. As the BU Senior Manager of Contracts you will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security. This role will be performed in-office in Chandler, AZ. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the LS 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.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance with SCI Access.
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 experience as a prime contractor and first-tier subcontractor with FAR, DFARS, and OTA Requests for Proposal and Contracts.
Experience with proposal development and pricing, risk identification, contract negotiation, and customer liaison.
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 Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI Access.
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.
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 seeking out diverse perspectives to solve complex problems.
Provide concise and effective executive communication.
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.
Provide advice and counsel to senior leadership on contractual rights/obligations and interpretation of terms and conditions, as well as methods for change, risk assessment and mitigation, and cash management.
Work under general supervision while using sound judgment to develop creative solutions to both routine and complex contractual matters while ensuring compliance with customer requirements and company policies.
Primary responsibility for effective customer negotiations of contract scope, price, terms, and conditions.
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.