RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionThe Power and Control Systems (P/CS) Contracts team, located in Sykesville, MD is looking for a Manager, Contracts Administrator 1 to join our team. The Nuclear Power Systems and Advanced Controls supports a number of strategic programs and customers.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate:
Administers, extends, negotiates and terminates standard and nonstandard contracts.
Conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
Executes the flow of critical information between the program managers / program directors and internal stakeholders such as Global Supply Chain and Business Management, and the Law Department.
Examines estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Prepares bids; processes specifications, progress, and other reports; advises management of contractual rights and obligations; compiles and analyzes data; and maintains historical information.
Helps mentor and train the Contracts Team in all aspects above as part of team work and collaboration as well as Teambuilding initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and 7 years experience working in Contracts Administration or related field or 5 years with a Master’s degree
Demonstrated 1+ year(s) of leadership or supervisor experience
Proficiency in MS Office including Outlook, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint
Contracts Administration in a FAR/DFARS environment
Background 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, solid negotiation skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills
US Citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in a classified program environment
Familiarity with an enterprise resource planning (ERP) tool such as SAP
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance.
What We Can Offer You:
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.
