Senior Contract Administration Manager - TS Clearance, Onsite

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 160,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks a Manager Contract Administration 3 to join its Space Security Contracts team in Dulles, VA. This 100% onsite role leads contract professionals, drives risk mitigation, and supports strategic goals within the MCO unit.

The ideal candidate has DoW contracting knowledge, strong M365 and communication skills, and a proven ability to manage high-volume priorities in a fast-paced environment. CIA/SCI access may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 8 years of professional experience.
• 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.
• Examine 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

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks a Manager Contract Administration 3 to join its Space Security Contracts team in Dulles, VA. This 100% onsite role leads contract professionals, drives risk mitigation, and supports strategic goals within the MCO unit.

The ideal candidate has DoW contracting knowledge, strong M365 and communication skills, and a proven ability to manage high-volume priorities in a fast-paced environment. CIA/SCI access may be required.