Contracts Manager 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: 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 Aeronautics Systems Sector is seeking a Contracts Manager 2 to lead a Contracts team within the B-2 Program. This leadership role is on-site in Palmdale, CA. This role is eligible for hybrid work arrangement.

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;
• 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;
• Serves as the primary interface with the customer;
• Leverage data analytics to drive compliance, timeliness, and inform business area decision-making;
• Identify, develop, and recommend risk mitigation strategies to address complex issues;
• Conducts proposal preparation for sole source proposals; serves as the lead for the proposal contracts volume and partners closely with Pricing & Estimating and the Capture team to develop and implement proposal strategies;
• Reviews and provides feedback on customer RFIs, draft RFPs, and RFPs;
• Guides the program and Contracts organization on the implications of model contract terms and conditions;
• 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; and
• 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;
• 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 7 years of experience in Contracts or a related field OR Master's degree from an accredited university with 5 years of experience in Contracts or a related field
• Experience with FAR and DFARS and prior experience with defense contracts or subcontracts with a variety of contract types such as Cost Plus, Fixed Price, etc
• Experience with proposal development
• Experience presenting and negotiating to all levels of management
• Experience negotiating and administering various government contract types of varying sizes and types of agreements
• Knowledge and understanding of pricing principles and FAR/DFARS as well as associated Federal Contracting regulations. Government defense contracting experience with the USG and/or major defense contractor customers
• Experience using Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint
• Must have an active US Government clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior leadership experience, either in a supervisory, team, or project lead role, and demonstrated ability to lead teams and develop talent
• Prior experience working on a large sole source subcontractor proposal
• Excellent decision-making skills that support resolution of complex problems while minimizing risk to the Corporation

We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly inclusive environment! We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.

Primary Level Salary Range: $133,100.00 - $199,700.00

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.