Senior Contracts Manager, F-35 Programs

Northrop Grumman; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Excellent benefits

9/80 schedule

401K matching

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Contracts Manager 2 for the F-35 Program in Redondo Beach, CA. You will lead a contracts team, ensure contract compliance, and interface with customers while leveraging data analytics to drive program decisions.

The role requires a strong background in FAR/DFARS, multiple contract types, and a bachelor’s or master’s degree with extensive experience in contracts. Excellent leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of FAR and DFARS and prior DOD contract or subcontract experience.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a team of contracts professionals with strong leadership and career development.
• Administers contracts and interprets contract requirements for program leadership.
• Serves as primary interface with the customer.
• Leverage data analytics to drive compliance and timeliness.
• Identify, develop, and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Prepare proposals for sole source opportunities and coordinate with Pricing & Estimating and Capture.
• Review customer RFIs, draft RFPS, and RFPs.
• Guide terms and conditions implications for the program.
• Support proposal reviews and create internal briefing materials.

Skills

Contract management

FAR/DFARS

Independent decision-making

Communication skills

Excel/Office tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 7+ years

Master’s degree + 5+ years

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Contracts Manager 2 for the F-35 Program in Redondo Beach, CA. You will lead a contracts team, ensure contract compliance, and interface with customers while leveraging data analytics to drive program decisions.

The role requires a strong background in FAR/DFARS, multiple contract types, and a bachelor’s or master’s degree with extensive experience in contracts. Excellent leadership and communication skills are essential.