Contract Administrator Manager - Level 2

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 127,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Contract Administrator – Manager Level 2 for onsite work in Hanover, MD, with responsibilities spanning contracts management, negotiations, and cross-functional coordination. You’ll report to the Contracts Director and lead a small team across Hanover, Devons, and East Hartford locations, ensuring compliance and timely deliverables.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with program and finance teams, and maintaining strong customer relationships to support

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

• Oversee contracts management within a multi-site context.
• Review and approve contractual documents for protection of company posture.
• Plan and execute complex contract negotiations to meet profit goals.
• Collaborate with program, technical and operations teams for timely CDRL submissions.
• Provide guidance across legal, finance, and export compliance functions.

Skills

Contract Administration

Leadership Experience

Team Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 8 years experience

Master’s degree + 6 years experience

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Contract Administrator – Manager Level 2 located in Hanover, MD, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. While the position is located at the Hanover, MD location, the Contract Administrator - Level 2 will also support sites located in Devons, MA and East Hartford, CT with occasional travel to those locations

The successful applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's contracts organization and will have overall contracts management responsibilities for the business area. This position will be a direct report to Contracts Director and will work closely on a day-to-day basis with the program directors, managers, business managers, operations manager, capture managers, and other functional teams supporting this business area.

Direct supervision and management of staff personnel of three Contract Administrators located in Hanover, MD and Devons, MA and for providing objective-oriented direction utilizing management guidelines & general policies while maintaining a strong level of engagement

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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

Basic 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Leadership Experience, preferably within Contract Administration

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.

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $127,100.00 - $190,700.00

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.