Manager Contract Administration 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Manager 3 - Contract Administration
. The preferred locations for this role are in Annapolis, MD or Baltimore, MD, but can be staffed at our Charlottesville, VA, Elkridge, MD or Sykesville, MD locations. This is an onsite position that offers the 9/80 schedule.

The Manager 3 - Contract Administration will support the Naval & Oceanic Systems (NOS) Business Unit in the Multidomain Sensing, Targeting and Survivability (MSTS) Division.

In this role,
Contract Manager 3 will be responsible for all aspects of the NOS Business Units Contract portfolio delivering successful financial performance, risk mitigation, change management, and customer satisfaction. Additionally, the successful candidate will be responsible for the direct supervision, management, and success of a staff of 5 contracts managers.

Specifically, the Contract Manager 3 will lead their team in conducting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, business strategy, legal requirements, and customer specifications.

The Contract Manager 3 will also be required to provide objective-oriented direction utilizing management guidelines, general policies, and maintain a strong level of engagement, while dynamically leading, inspiring, motivating and developing a team of contract managers and professionals.

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of industry related experience in contract administration/management – OR – a Master’s degree with 6 years of industry related experience as outlined above.
• Will consider 12 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement.
• Minimum of 3 years of management or supervisor experience
• Knowledge and understanding of pricing principles and FAR/DFARS as well as associated Federal Contracting regulations.
• Background in DoD contracting with prior experience with the USG and/or major defense contractor customers.
• Prior experience presenting and negotiating to all levels of management.
• Advanced proposal strategy and contract formation experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint.
• US Citizenship is required
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance is required.

• Degree in Business, Finance, or related discipline
• JD or MBA
• Experience negotiating and administering various contract types of varying sizes and types of agreements with the DoD.
• Familiarity with SAP based systems.
• NCMA Certification (CPCM, CFCM and/or CCCM)
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Top Secret clearance.

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