Manager Contract Administration 2

Northrop Grumman; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Contract Administration Manager 2 to lead the DCS OU contracts team within the NIC Division. You will direct proposal development, negotiation, and administration to ensure successful financial performance and customer satisfaction.

You will supervise approximately 4 contracts professionals, maintain strong leadership, and engage across levels. The role may travel up to 10% to support major programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of industry-related experience in contract administration/management or a Master's with 6 years of related experience.
• Working knowledge of Contracts Administration in a FAR/DFARS environment.
• Background in DoD contracting with USG/defense contractor customers.
• Experience negotiating and administering various contract types.
• Advanced proposal development, strategy and contract formation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the DCS OU contracts team to deliver successful financial performance and customer satisfaction.
• Supervise and develop a staff of contracts professionals (~4 employees).
• Oversee proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and contract administration.
• Engage with customers and manage important contract acquisition and fulfillment.
• Provide objective-oriented direction and maintain engagement with leadership.

Skills

Contract management

Proposal development

Negotiation

Leadership

Communication

FAR/DFARS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

JD

MBA

Tools

MS Office

SAP familiarity

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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 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.

What You’ll Get to Do:

The Contract Administration Manager 2 will lead efforts for the Dynamic Connectivity Solutions Operating Unit (DCS OU) Contracts organization, within the Navigation, Intelligence & Connectivity (NIC) Division, Connectivity and Network Solutions Business Unit (CNS BU). This position reports to the BU Manager of Contracts.

In this role, Contract Manager 2 will be responsible for all aspects of the DCS OU contracts’ portfolio delivering successful financial performance, risk mitigation, change management, and customer satisfaction. Additionally, the successful candidate will be responsible for the direct supervision, management, and success of a staff of approximately 4 contracts professionals.

Specifically, the Contract Manager 2 will lead their team in conducting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, business strategy, legal requirements, and customer specifications.

The Contract Manager 2 will also be required to provide objective-oriented direction utilizing management guidelines, general policies, and maintain a strong level of engagement, while dynamically leading, inspiring, motivating and developing a team of contract professionals.

This position may the ability to travel 10% of time as required to support our major programs. The successful candidate will have excellent written and oral communication skills.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of industry related experience in contract administration/management – OR – a Master’s degree with 6 years of industry related experience as outlined above.
• Working knowledge of Contracts Administration in a FAR/DFARS environment
• Background in DoD contracting with prior experience with the USG and/or major defense contractor customers.
• Experience negotiating and administering various contract types of varying sizes types of agreements.
• Experienced with advanced proposal development, strategy and contract formation.
• Prior experience presenting and negotiating to all levels of management.
• Demonstrated leadership experience or supervisor experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint.
• US Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Business, Finance, or related discipline
• JD or MBA
• Familiarity with SAP based systems.
• NCMA Certification (CPCM, CFCM and/or CCCM)
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience interfacing with all levels of employees and management.

What 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.

• 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

$133,100.00 - $199,700.00

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.