RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionNorthrop 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
What We Can Offer You –
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages yourgrowth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you theflexibility 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 includingEducation 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.
