Contract Administration Manager II

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 127,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Hanover, MD is seeking a Contract Administrator – Manager Level 2 to lead contracts planning, negotiations, and staff of three. This 100% onsite role supports sites in Devons, MA and East Hartford, CT with some travel.

You will collaborate with program, technical and operations teams to ensure compliance with company policies, manage risks, and deliver favorable terms while mentoring a high-performance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience OR Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• No clearance required to start.
• Experience with Contract Administration

Responsibilities

• Ability to build strong customer intimacy and employee engagement is a key priority to assist with this important business area
• Review and approve contractual documents for protection of the company's contractual/risk posture, satisfaction of contractual requirements and adherence to company policies and therefore a keen attention to detail is essential
• Plan and execute successful contract negotiations of a complex nature and achieving targeted profit rates as well as favorable terms and conditions to assist in meeting profit and cash goals
• Effective collaboration is required with program, technical and operations organizations in order to provide guidance and direction based upon the requirements of the contracts, change management discipline and to ensure timeliness of CDRL submissions
• Offer guidance and work cooperatively with a multitude of organizations ranging from technical, program, finance, supply chain, export and security for seamless contract administration
• Administers, extends, negotiates and terminates standard and nonstandard contracts.
• Conducts 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
• Examines estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Prepares bids; processes specifications, progress, and other reports; advises management of contractual rights and obligations; compiles and analyzes data; and maintains historical information
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Contract Administration

Leadership Experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Hanover, MD is seeking a Contract Administrator – Manager Level 2 to lead contracts planning, negotiations, and staff of three. This 100% onsite role supports sites in Devons, MA and East Hartford, CT with some travel.

You will collaborate with program, technical and operations teams to ensure compliance with company policies, manage risks, and deliver favorable terms while mentoring a high-performance team.