Senior Contracts Administration Manager

Northrop Grumman; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Contracts Administrator to administer, negotiate, and manage a range of standard and nonstandard contracts within a FAR/DFARS environment. The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with related experience, 5+ years (or 3+ with a Master’s), and demonstrated leadership.

You will collaborate with Global Supply Chain, Law, and program management to ensure accurate cost estimates and compliant delivery schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree plus 5+ years in Contracts Administration or Master’s Degree with 3+ years in Contracts Administration
• Demonstrated 1+ year of leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong proposal development and negotiation skills
• US Citizenship required.

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.

Skills

Leadership experience

Negotiation

Proposal development

MS Office

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Master's Degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Contracts Administrator to administer, negotiate, and manage a range of standard and nonstandard contracts within a FAR/DFARS environment. The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with related experience, 5+ years (or 3+ with a Master’s), and demonstrated leadership.

You will collaborate with Global Supply Chain, Law, and program management to ensure accurate cost estimates and compliant delivery schedules.