Manager Contract Administration 1

About the role

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
• CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
• CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
• TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

About the role

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 is looking for you to join our team as a Manager Contract Administration 1 based out of Linthicum, MD. This fulltime onsite position offers the 9/80 schedule.

What You’ll get to Do

The Advanced Tactical Programs (ATP) Operating Unit (OU) Contracts team is looking for a Manager, Contracts Administrator 1, to join our team. The Engineering, Manufacturing and Development programs within ATP support several strategic, exciting and inspiring programs and customers to support the warfighter.

The manager will further be responsible for direct management of personnel on their team – coaching, growing, guiding, and enriching their careers as they manage their contracts.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate

• Administers, extends, negotiates and terminates standard and nonstandard contracts.
• Makes decisions in a timely manner, offers guidance and works cooperatively with organizations ranging from technical, programmatic, financial and functional stakeholders.
• Is a role model for inclusion, seeking out diverse perspectives to solve complex problems.
• Assists with proposal preparation, negotiation, contract administration, and customer activities in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Understands the technical nature of the different programs and supports the contracts change management process to provide timely notifications and change proposals when required.
• Executes the flow of critical information between key stakeholders.
• Confidently presents program and contracts information in reviews with leadership.
• Leads, mentors and trains the Advanced Tactical Programs Contracts Team to strengthen, engage, and build the team.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years experience working in Contracts Administration or related field OR a Master’s degree with 3 years experience working in Contracts Administration or related field.
• Prior leadership or supervisor experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office including Outlook, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in Contracts Administration in a FAR/DFARS environment.
• Prior experience in defense contracting.
• Prior experience with the USG and/or major defense contractor customers.
• Experience negotiating and administering various contract types of varying sizes and types of agreements.
• Strong proposal development skills, negotiation skills.
• US Citizenship required.
• A current/active US Government Secret clearance is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a classified program environment
• Familiarity with an enterprise resource planning (ERP) tool such as SAP

Pay and benefits

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

$105,000.00 - $157,600.00

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.