Manager Contract Administration 3

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Gilbert, AZ, is seeking a Senior Manager Contract Administration 3 to lead contract management efforts for mission-critical programs. The role is 100% onsite with responsibilities spanning negotiation, risk assessment, and cross-functional leadership within the ECS team.

The ideal candidate brings extensive FAR/DFAR knowledge, strong communication skills, and a proactive leadership style to drive strategic contract outcomes and staff development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 10 years of professional experience OR Master's with 8 years; additional 4+ years may substitute in lieu of degree.
• Active U.S. Government Top-Secret clearance at time of application, SCI eligibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the administration, extension, and negotiation of organizational contracts.
• Conduct customer contact activities to ensure proper contract acquisition and fulfillment.
• Lead a team of contract professionals and mentor staff.
• Examine estimates of material, services, and delivery schedules for accuracy.
• Assess risks and mitigation plans; advise senior leadership of contractual rights and obligations.
• Implement policy, interview candidates, and support functional growth and development.

Skills

Contract management

M365

Financial acumen

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

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 Grumman Space Systems is 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.

The Manager Contract Administration 3 will be responsible for business strategy, risk mitigation, and development for the contracts professional and a member of ECS Contracts leadership team. This position requires the ability to deal effectively with competing priorities and deadlines and handle multiple tasks. The Manager Contract Administration 3 must possess the ability to collaborate well with others in high-stress high-volume situations, effectively interface with internal functional and program organizations, and meet the goals/objectives of the operating unit.

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 suppor