Contract Administration Manager 3 - 20468

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 138,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Contract Administration Manager 3 in Roy, UT to lead complex government and commercial contracting efforts and shape strategic approaches.

You will oversee proposals, negotiations, and compliance, while guiding a growing team and building strong customer relationships. This on-site role emphasizes policy understanding and responsible decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of relevant experience including government acquisition policies, regulations and proposal compliance requirements.
• Master's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience including government acquisition policies, regulations and proposal compliance requirements.
• Senior level knowledge of FAR/DFARS and other U.S. Federal Government contract regulations.
• Experience in preparing and presenting briefings to senior level internal and external customers.
• Applied functional expertise and strategic insight to deliver effective contractual solutions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance.
• US Citizenship is a prerequisite.
• Nice to have familiarity with Northrop Grumman Contracts processes and procedures.
• Extensive negotiation experience including incentive fee arrangements.
• Active DoD Secret or Top-Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Shape contracting approaches and influence growth strategy.
• Lead the proposal, negotiation, review, and management of a wide range of complex contracts and agreements, including government and commercial.
• Provide strategic contracting guidance that balances compliance with speed, agility, and competitive positioning.
• Make informed decisions in a timely manner, offer guidance, and work cooperatively with a multitude of organizations.
• Continue to grow a high performing and motivated team.
• Interface with customers, building strong customer relationships focused on shared success.
• Solve complex problems by actively seeking information and ideas from a variety of sources.

Skills

Government acquisition policies

FAR/DFARS

Proposal compliance

Security clearance

Strategic contracting guidance

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description

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 Defense Systems is seeking a Contract Administration Manager 3. This position will report to the Restructure / Special Project & Capture Contracts Director and is on-site position at the Roy, UT location. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You’ll Get To Do:

• Shape contracting approaches and influence growth strategy.
• Lead the proposal, negotiation, review, and management of a wide range of complex contracts and agreements, including government and commercial.
• Provide strategic contracting guidance that balances compliance with speed, agility, and competitive positioning.
• Make informed decisions in a timely manner, offer guidance, and work cooperatively with a multitude of organizations.
• Continue to grow a high performing and motivated team.
• Interface with customers, building strong customer relationships focused on shared success.
• Solve complex problems by actively seeking information and ideas from a variety of sources.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years of relevant professional experience to include: in-depth understanding of Government acquisition policies, regulations and proposal compliance requirements
• or a Master's Degree and 6 years of relevant professional experience to include: in-depth understanding of Government acquisition policies, regulations and proposal compliance requirements.
• Senior level knowledge in understanding and interpreting the FAR/DFARs and other U.S. Federal Government contract regulations.
• Experience in preparing and presenting briefings to senior level internal and external customers.
• Applied functional expertise and strategic insight to deliver effective contractual solutions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance.
• US Citizenship is a prerequisite.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with Northrop Grumman Contracts processes and procedures.
• Extensive negotiation experience, to include incentive fee arrangements.
• Active DoD Secret or Top-Secret security clearance.

Primary Level Salary Range: $137,800.00 - $206,600.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.