Manager Contract Administration 1

Northrop Grumman; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

9/80 Work Schedule

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Linthicum, MD seeks a Manager, Contracts Administrator 1 to lead a team responsible for negotiating, administering, and terminating contracts across Advanced Tactical Programs. You will mentor staff and coordinate with technical, programmatic, financial and functional teams to ensure contract success.

This on-site role requires US citizenship, a current Secret clearance, and the ability to obtain SAP clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (or Master’s with 3 years in Contracts)
• 5+ years in Contracts Administration or related field; leadership experience
• US Citizenship required; Secret clearance required; ability to obtain SAP clearance
• Experience in FAR/DFARS environment and defense contracting
• Experience negotiating and administering various contract types; strong proposal development and negotiation skills
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Administers, extends, negotiates and terminates standard and nonstandard contracts
• Leads and mentors the Contracts team; coordinates with technical, programmatic, financial and functional stakeholders
• Assists with proposal preparation, negotiation, contract administration, and customer activities
• Supports contract change management process and timely notifications to stakeholders
• Presents program and contracts information in leadership reviews

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Proposal development

Contract administration

MS Office proficiency

FAR/DFARS experience

US Citizenship

Defense contracting

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Manager Contract Administration 1 based out of Linthicum, MD. This fulltime onsite position offers the 9/80 schedule.What You’ll get to Do:The Advanced Tactical Programs (ATP) Operating Unit (OU) Contracts team is looking for a Manager, Contracts Administrator 1, to join our team. The Engineering, Manufacturing and Development programs within ATP support several strategic, exciting and inspiring programs and customers to support the warfighter.The manager will further be responsible for direct management of personnel on their team – coaching, growing, guiding, and enriching their careers as they manage their contracts.Responsibilities:The successful candidate:Administers, extends, negotiates and terminates standard and nonstandard contracts.Makes decisions in a timely manner, offers guidance and works cooperatively with organizations ranging from technical, programmatic, financial and functional stakeholders.Is a role model for inclusion, seeking out diverse perspectives to solve complex problems.Assists with proposal preparation, negotiation, contract administration, and customer activities in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.Understands the technical nature of the different programs and supports the contracts change management process to provide timely notifications and change proposals when required .Executes the flow of critical information between key stakeholders.Confidently presents program and contracts information in reviews with leadership.Leads, mentors and trains the Advanced Tactical Programs Contracts Team to strengthen, engage, and build the team.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years experience working in Contracts Administration or related field OR a Master’s degree with 3 years experience working in Contracts Administration or related field.Prior leadership or supervisor experience.Proficiency in MS Office including Outlook, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint.Experience in Contracts Administration in a FAR/DFARS environment.Prior experience in defense contracting.Prior experience with the USG and/or major defense contractor customers.Experience negotiating and administering various contract types of varying sizes and types of agreements.Strong proposal development skills, negotiation skills.US Citizenship required.A current/active US Government Secret clearance is required.Ability to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance is required.Preferred Qualifications:Experience working in a classified program environmentFamiliarity with an enterprise resource planning (ERP) tool such as SAPWhat We Can Offer You –Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!Primary Level Salary Range: $105,000.00 - $157,600.00The 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.