Manager Contract Administration 3

About the role

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
• CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
• CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
• TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 Defense Systems Sector is seeking a Contract Manager 3 to lead our team of qualified, diverse professionals to support our Advanced Weapons Business Unit (BU). The selected candidate will report directly to the Advanced Weapons Business Unit Contracts Director and support the Air Warfare Systems Operating Unit portfolio. This position will be located with our team in Northridge, CA.

Relocation package, sign on bonus and schedule flexibility may be available.

Essential Function

• Provides leadership, training, and guidance to direct reports
• Administers contracts which includes the following responsibilities, ensures compliance with all contractual requirements, interprets contract requirements for program and functional leadership, drafts formal correspondence, coordinates CDRL submittal with all stakeholders, ensures timely invoicing and payment, and reviews and executes contract modifications
• Advises management of contractual rights and obligations; compiles and analyzes data; and maintains historical information
• Responsible for direct reports’ performance in all facets of contracts administration support.
• Serves as the primary interface with the customer
• Facilitates the proposal review process and ensures internal reviews are conducted in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Builds and leads a team of highly motivated and effective contracts professionals

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors and 10 years related experience, or a Master’s degree and 8 years related experience
• 2 + years of prior experience as a people leader managing a team of direct reports
• Experience with succession planning, professional development, and performance management to maintain a healthy talent pipeline.
• Experience successfully recruiting, training, and retaining employees at all skill levels.
• Experience planning and executing successful government contract negotiations
• Prior experience presenting to and negotiating with all levels of management.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret level government security clearance
• Ability to travel 25% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in business or related fields
• JD or MBA
• NCMA Certifications
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, and other U.S. Federal Government contracting regulations
• Prior experience with a variety of contract types such as Cost Plus, Fixed Price, etc.
• 3 or more years’ direct Prime Systems contracting experience is strongly preferred
• Active Top Secret Clearance preferred

Primary Level Salary Range

$159,500.00 - $239,300.00

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.