Mgr Contract Admin 1

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 105,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager, Contracts Administrator 1 in MD to lead contract activities and support strategic programs. You will coordinate with program teams, manage proposals, and ensure compliance with policies and government standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree, 7+ years in contracts or a Master’s degree with experience, and US citizenship. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential, with ERP/SAP familiarity a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 7 years in Contracts Administration or 5 years with a Master’s
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience
• Proficiency in MS Office including Outlook, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint
• Experience in Contracts Administration in a FAR/DFARS environment
• Background in Defense contracting and with USG or major defense contractors
• Strong proposal development, negotiation, and written/spoken communication skills
• US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Administers, extends, negotiates and terminates contracts.
• Conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and contract administration.
• Relays information between program managers and internal stakeholders (Supply Chain, Legal).
• Examines estimates of material, production costs and delivery schedules.
• Prepares bids; processes specifications and reports; informs management of rights and obligations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

US Government contracting knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint)

FAR/DFARS experience

SAP ERP

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None 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. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. The Power and Control Systems (P/CS) Contracts team, located in Sykesville, MD is looking for a Manager, Contracts Administrator 1 to join our team. The Nuclear Power Systems and Advanced Controls supports a number of strategic programs and customers.

Responsibilities:

• Administers, extends, negotiates and terminates standard and nonstandard contracts.
• Conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Executes the flow of critical information between the program managers / program directors and internal stakeholders such as Global Supply Chain and Business Management, and the Law Department.
• Examines estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepares bids; processes specifications, progress, and other reports; advises management of contractual rights and obligations; compiles and analyzes data; and maintains historical information.
• Helps mentor and train the Contracts Team in all aspects above as part of team work and collaboration as well as Teambuilding initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and 7 years experience working in Contracts Administration or related field or 5 years with a Master’s degree
• Demonstrated 1+ year(s) of leadership or supervisor experience
• Proficiency in MS Office including Outlook, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint
• Contracts Administration in a FAR/DFARS environment
• Background 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, solid negotiation skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills
• US Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a classified program environment
• Familiarity with an enterprise resource planning (ERP) tool such as SAP
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance.

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.
• 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 - $157,600.00 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.
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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.