Manager 1 - Contract Administration

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector is seeking a Manager 1 – Contract Administration to join our team in Amherst, NY . This position is full-time onsite and offers the 9/80 schedule.

What You Will Get To Do

The Manager 1 - Contract Administration will be responsible for the direct supervision and management of a diverse team of professionals within the Amherst CEESIM/JTE Operating Unit (OU) under the Electronic Warfare and Targeting (EWT) Business Unit (BU).

The Manager 1 will be responsible for all aspects of the contract’s portfolio delivering strong customer satisfaction, successful financial performance, risk mitigation, change management, and new business strategy within the EA-18G and P-8 portfolio of programs. The Manager 1 will report to the BU Contracts Manager and work closely with the OU Program management team including internal stakeholders such as Global Supply Chain, Business Management, and the Law Department.

Manager 1 responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Review and approve contractual documents for protection of the company's contractual/risk posture, satisfaction of contractual requirements, and adherence to company policies. Therefore, keen attention to detail is essential.
• Demonstrate commitment and energy to meet customer needs with the ability to provide concise and effective communication through presentation, written documentation, or email format with different levels of Management.
• Plan and execute successful contract negotiations of complex nature and achieve targeted profit rates as well as favorable terms and conditions to assist in meeting profit and cash goals.
• Regular and proactive interface and effective collaboration with program, technical, and operations organizations to provide guidance and direction based upon the requirements of the contracts.
• Ability to make decisions in a timely manner, offer guidance, and work cooperatively with a multitude of organizations ranging from technical, program, finance, supply chain, legal, export, and security.
• Administer, extend, negotiate, and execute standard and nonstandard contracts.
• Conduct 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.
• Manage, teach, and mentor a geographically diverse team of Contracts Administrators.

As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering inclusivity. Skilled in building diverse teams and customer trust, you communicate well, champion excellence, and embrace change.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of industry related experience in contract administration/management – OR – a Master’s degree with 3 years of industry related experience as outlined above.
• Thorough understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
• Background in US Government contracting with prior experience with the USG and/or major defense contractor customers.
• Experience negotiating and administering fixed price and cost reimbursable contract types of varying sizes with the US Government and Primes.
• Experience developing and presenting information to, and negotiating with, both external partners and internal stakeholders.
• Experience with proposal development and negotiation skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 25% of time to support our major programs.
• US Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or JD
• Knowledge of and ability to use SAP
• Proven leadership skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to mentor and train assigned staff
• Demonstrated 1+ year(s) of leadership or supervisory experience
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills to resolve complex problems and minimize risk to the company.
• Current US Government Security 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.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00

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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.