Contract Administration Manager - R10223569

Re‑location assistance may be available. Clearance required for start:
No. Clearance type:
Secret. Travel:
Yes, 25% 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. Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world.

With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

Northrop Grumman Weapon Systems Division, Armament Systems Business Unit (BU) is seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to join its team as the Ammunition Operating Unit (OU) Manager of Contracts Administration 2 located on‑site in Plymouth, MN. This is not a full‑time remote position and requires the selected candidate to work on‑site in Plymouth, MN. This position will report directly to the Director of Contracts for the Armament Systems BU and will support a robust international and domestic portfolio of programs and provide leadership to the contracts team.

This position requires excellent oral and written communication skills and regular interaction with various levels of executive management to include various functional organizations throughout the OU, BU, Division, and Sector levels.

• Provide leadership, support, professional development, and training as needed in all aspects of the contracts discipline.
• Build and lead a team of highly motivated and effective contract professionals, including training, mentoring, directing daily activities, delegating work assignments, and ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely completion of direct reports’ work.
• Have an in‑depth understanding of the Department of Defense (DoD) regulations and commercial terms and conditions to negotiate all types of United States Government, commercial, and international contractual instruments and agreements.
• Collaborate across functions to advise and support competitive and sole‑source Request for Proposals (RFPs), Non‑Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), and Teaming Agreements, and have knowledge of International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Serve as an advisor to the OU and BU on contractual rights and obligations, including risk mitigation; compile and analyze data, maintain historical information, and engage in strategic priorities as needed.
• Supervise and develop a number of contracts professionals and administrative employees that support the OU; responsible for hiring, training, and assigning workload for direct reports.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) with at least 12 years of professional contract administration experience, 8 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree or related discipline, or a Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of management experience and demonstrated ability to lead teams and develop talent.
• At least 5 years of experience negotiating and administering various contract types both domestic and international (e.g., Middle East, Europe, Asia) of varying sizes and types of agreements.
• Expert knowledge of…