Manager Contract Administration 3

Northrop Grumman; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 138,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Gilbert, AZ is seeking a Senior Manager Contract Administration 3 to lead a contracts team within the Space Systems sector.

This on-site role requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance, strong FAR/DFAR expertise, and excellent communication skills to drive contract negotiations and risk management. The position offers growth opportunities within a collaborative, mission-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of experience OR Master’s degree with 8 years of experience; additional 4+ years in lieu of degree accepted.
• Active U.S. Government Top-Secret clearance required at time of application with SCI access.
• Strong technical acumen in contract management and M365.
• Financial acumen and knowledge of FAR/DFAR.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to negotiate with senior management.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills; ability to deliver projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration, extension, and negotiation of OU contracts.
• Lead customer contact activities for contract acquisition and fulfillment.
• Manage a team of contract professionals.
• Review estimates of material, services, costs, and schedules for accuracy.
• Develop risk mitigation plans and advise senior leadership on contractual rights and obligations.
• Implement policy, interview candidates, and support team development.
• Occasional travel may be required to support engagements.

Skills

Contract management

M365

Financial acumen

FAR/DFAR knowledge

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

MS Office (M365)

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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. 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 Senior Manager Contract Administration 3 located in Gilbert, AZ, 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. Northrop GrummanSpace Systemsis seeking a Manager Contract Administration 3 to join its team of qualified and diverse individuals supporting the Space Security Contracts team. This is a unique opportunity to build experience, mentoring relationships, and career growth by contributing to the Contracts role. This position is on-site in Gilbert, AZ. The Manager Contract Administration 3 will produce high quality Contract Management related products supporting one of our world class operating units under the NGSP Space Superiority Division (SSD) Emerging Capabilities & Sensing (ECS) Business Unit. This position requires a deep understanding of Government contracting, commercial contracting, excellent communication skills, strong technology acumen in M365, customer intimacy, as well as interpersonal and organizational skills. The ideal candidate is a team player with strong leadership skills, demonstrated problem-solving skills, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach.

Roles and responsibilities of the Manager Contract Administration 3 will include the following:

• Oversee the administration, extension, and negotiation of OU contracts.
• Conducts customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Lead a team of contract professionals.
• Examines estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Evaluate and present risk and mitigation plans. Implement OU strategic goals, and advise senior leadership of contractual rights and obligations; compiles and analyzes data; and establish infrastructure that enables maintenance of historical information.
• Implement policy and procedures, interview candidates, and support functional growth and development.
• May be required to travel to support customer and company engagements.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 8 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Requires an active U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.
• Strong technical acumen in contract management.
• Strong technical acumen in M365.
• Financial acumen.
• An in-depth knowledge of FAR, DFAR and experience with different contract types.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to use them in informing, presenting, and negotiating to all levels of management.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills; ability to make recommendations and effectively bring projects to completion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Top-Secret /Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application.
• Experience supporting Development and Production Contracts.
• Experience with managing and administrator OCIs.
• Extensive Proposal Support.
• Experience managing change management.
• NCMA Certification (CPCM, CFCM and/or CCCM).

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.

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Primary Level Salary Range: $137,800.00 - $206,600.00

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.