Manager Contract Administration 3

0909 SP - Orbital Space Systems; United States; On-site; USD 160,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Dulles, VA seeks a Senior Manager Contract Administration 3 to lead contract management, risk assessment, and strategic initiatives for Space Security Contracts. The role emphasizes collaboration with cross‑functional teams and leadership of a professionals group in a high-stakes environment.

The ideal candidate demonstrates deep DoW/DFAR knowledge, strong communication, and the ability to manage priorities under pressure while mentoring others.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Contract management

M365

Financial acumen

FAR/DFAR

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

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 Dulles, VA, 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 Dulles, VA.

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) Mission Capabilities & Operations (MCO) Business Unit.

This position requires a deep understanding of DoW 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 MCO 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

• 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.

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.

Primary Level Salary Range: $159,500.00 - $239,300.00

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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work.

Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.