Manager Contract Administration 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: 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.

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 looking for you to join our team as a Contracts Manager 3 to lead The Emerging Capabilities Development (ECD) Business Unit Contracts team. This leadership role is based on-site in Linthicum, Maryland .

What You’ll Get to Do :

The selected candidate will report directly to the Senior Contracts Director for the Mission Next (MNX) Division.

Responsibilities Include:

• Build and lead a team of highly motivated and effective contracts professionals, providing strong leadership, training, guidance, and career development to direct reports, including managers;

• Develop and implement contracting initiatives to act with speed in a fast-paced proposal and contracting environment;

• Administers contracts and guides team in all facets of contract administration support, including: compliance with contractual requirements, interprets contract requirements for program and functional leadership, drafts and transmits formal correspondence, coordinates submittals with all stakeholders, and reviews and executes contract modifications;

• Leverage data analytics to drive compliance, timeliness, and inform business area decision-making;

• Identify, develop, and recommend risk mitigation strategies to address complex issues;

• Facilitates the proposal review process and ensures internal reviews are conducted in accordance with company policies and procedures; partners with P&E and the Capture team to create briefings for internal reviews;

• Develop process improvements and cultivate new resources to drive efficiencies across the portfolio;

• Ability to work independently and make independent decisions, ensuring high levels of collaboration with stakeholders and subject matter experts;

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to use them in informing, presenting, and negotiating; and

• Ability to travel 10% of time as required to support major programs

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing : upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise : holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success : operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer : setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and 8 years of experience in Contracts or a related field OR Master’s degree from an accredited university with 6 years of experience in Contracts or a related field

• Experience with FAR and DFARS

• Experience with defense contracts or subcontracts with a variety of contract types such as Cost Plus, Fixed Price, etc

• Experience presenting to all levels of management

• Experience negotiating and administering various government contract types of varying sizes and types of agreements

• Experience using Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint

• U.S. Citizenship required.

• A current/active U.S. Government Secret clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior leadership experience with demonstrated ability to lead teams and develop talent

• Prior experience working on fast-paced development proposals and contracts, including creativity to drive new contracting solutions

• Experience working with complex problems while minimizing risk to the Corporation

• Prior experience with Other Transactions (10 U.S.C. 4021)

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: $152,300.00 - $228,500.00The 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.