Northrop Grumman

Manager Contract Administration 3

Northrop Grumman$159K — $239K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 10 years experience, or Master's degree with 8 years, or 14+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
  • Active U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance required at application time.
  • Strong technical expertise in contract management and M365 software.
  • Financial acumen with knowledge of FAR and DFAR regulations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for management negotiations.
  • Problem-solving capabilities with analytical skills for project completion.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee contract administration, extensions, and negotiations.
  • Conduct customer contact activities for contract fulfillment.
  • Lead a team of contract professionals in achieving departmental goals.
  • Ensure accuracy of estimates related to costs and delivery schedules.
  • Evaluate risk and mitigation plans and advise senior leadership.
  • Implement policies, interview candidates, and support team development.
  • Travel as needed for customer and company engagements.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available.
  • 9/80 work schedule, offering every other Friday off.
  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Savings plan options.
  • Paid holidays and vacation time.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Senior Manager Contract Administration 3 located in Dulles, VA, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Manager Contract Administration 3 to join its team of qualified and diverse individuals supporting the Space Security Contracts team. This is a unique opportunity to build experience, mentoring relationships, and career growth by contributing to the Contracts role. This position is on-site in Dulles, VA.

The Manager Contract Administration 3 will produce high quality Contract Management related products supporting one of our world class operating units under the NGSP Space Superiority Division (SSD) Mission Capabilities & Operations (MCO) Business Unit. This position requires a deep understanding of DoW contracting, commercial contracting, excellent communication skills, strong technology acumen in M365, customer intimacy, as well as interpersonal and organizational skills. The ideal candidate is a team player with strong leadership skills, demonstrated problem-solving skills, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach.

The Manager Contract Administration 3 will be responsible for business strategy, risk mitigation, and development for the contracts professional and a member of MCO Contracts leadership team. This position requires the ability to deal effectively with competing priorities and deadlines and handle multiple tasks. The Manager Contract Administration 3 must possess the ability to collaborate well with others in high-stress high-volume situations, effectively interface with internal functional and program organizations, and meet the goals/objectives of the operating unit.

Roles and responsibilities of the Manager Contract Administration 3 will include the following:
  • Oversee the administration, extension, and negotiation of OU contracts.
  • Conducts customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
  • Lead a team of contract professionals.
  • Examines estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Evaluate and present risk and mitigation plans. Implement OU strategic goals, and advise senior leadership of contractual rights and obligations; compiles and analyzes data; and establish infrastructure that enables maintenance of historical information.
  • Implement policy and procedures, interview candidates, and support functional growth and development.
  • May be required to travel to support customer and company engagements.


This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree with 10 years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 8 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
  • Requires an active U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access
  • Strong technical acumen in contract management
  • Strong technical acumen in M365
  • Financial acumen
  • An in-depth knowledge of FAR, DFAR and experience with different contract types
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to use them in informing, presenting, and negotiating to all levels of management.
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills; ability to make recommendations and effectively bring projects to completion


PreferredQualifications:
  • Active Top-Secret /Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application
  • Experience supporting Development and Production Contracts
  • Experience with managing and administrator OCIs
  • Extensive Proposal Support
  • Experience managing change management
  • NCMA Certification (CPCM, CFCM and/or CCCM)


As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in building collaborative teams and customer trust, you communicate well, foster strong teams, and embrace change.

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
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Revenue
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