Contracts Administration Manager II

Northrop Grumman

Gilbert (AZ)

On-site

USD 115,000 - 200,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager Contract Administration - Manager Level 2 to lead a contracts portfolio in a 100% onsite role in Gilbert, AZ, reporting in a high-impact environment. Responsibilities include supervising contract administrators, guiding negotiations, ensuring risk management, and delivering customer satisfaction.

The role requires active Top-Secret clearance, experience with complex government contracts, and the ability to collaborate across program, technical, and

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 8 years of professional experience OR Master's with 6 years, plus 4+ years in lieu of degree.
  • Active U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance with SCI access.
  • Experience negotiating and administering fixed-price and cost-reimbursable contracts with the US Government.
  • Thorough understanding of FAR and government regulations.
  • Advanced proposal development and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills at all management levels.

Responsibilities

  • Review and approve contractual documents to protect company posture and policies.
  • Plan and execute negotiations for complex contracts with targeted profit rates and favorable terms.
  • Interface with program, technical, and operations groups to provide guidance based on contract requirements.
  • Make timely decisions and guide multiple organizations including legal, finance, and security.
  • Solve complex problems by gathering information and ideas from diverse sources.
  • Build strong customer relationships and employee engagement to grow the business area.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation
Contract administration
Leadership
Communication
Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree
Master's degree

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager Contract Administration - Manager Level 2 to lead a contracts portfolio in a 100% onsite role in Gilbert, AZ, reporting in a high-impact environment. Responsibilities include supervising contract administrators, guiding negotiations, ensuring risk management, and delivering customer satisfaction.

The role requires active Top-Secret clearance, experience with complex government contracts, and the ability to collaborate across program, technical, and

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