Contracts Administration Manager

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for Manager Contracts Administration 2 to join the team of qualified individuals. This leadership role is located onsite in Melbourne, FL. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams.

Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the contracting team’s portfolio, including customer satisfaction, financial performance, risk mitigation, change management, and support to new business strategy. The position also includes direct supervision and management of a team of contract administrators.

The successful candidate is expected to:

• Demonstrate the highest levels of professionalism and integrity
• Exhibit strong leadership qualities and effectively lead and develop a team
• Maintain a collaborative, team‑oriented approach
• Demonstrate a solution‑oriented mindset and sound judgment in a dynamic environment
• Exercise professional courage to challenge and question compliance with requirements, as appropriate
• View the Contract Administration function as a strategic business partner, beyond a transactional or “paper pusher” role
• Embodied a growth mindset, with a strong willingness to learn and continuously improve

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

• Lead and manage the contracting portfolio within the assigned program(s) or business area, ensuring alignment with Aeronautics Systems objectives and program needs
• Review and approve contractual documents to protect the company’s contractual/risk posture, ensure satisfaction of contractual requirements, and maintain adherence to applicable regulations and internal guidelines—requiring keen attention to detail
• Plan and execute successful contract negotiations of a complex nature, achieving targeted profit rates as well as favorable terms and conditions that support profit, cash, and risk objectives
• Provide direct supervision and management of a team of contract administrators, including workload management, performance feedback, and development planning
• Foster strong employee engagement, respect, and collaboration; cultivate a culture that emphasizes integrity, accountability, learning, and…