Manager Contract Administration

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector, Navigation, Intelligence, and Connectivity (NIC) Division, Secure Processing & Networks Business Unit (SPAN BU) is seeking a Contracts Manager 1 to join our team. This position will support one of our three operating units within the SPAN Business Unit.
This position is located in San Diego, CA and is an on-site position.

The successful candidate will have full management responsibility for multiple contracts professionals. The successful candidate will be responsible for the full acquisition life-cycle administration (business development phase through contract closeout), negotiations, and delivering strong customer satisfaction, successful financial performance, and risk mitigation. This position will require an understanding of terms and conditions and the ability to negotiate all types of contractual instruments and agreements.

It is important that the Manager, Contract Administrator 1 has the ability to provide concise and effective communication through presentations, written documentation, or email format with different levels of management. Additionally, the successful candidate must be a role model for good business ethics and conduct. They must have the ability to solve complex problems by actively seeking information and new ideas from a variety of sources.

• Reviewing and responding to RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs.

• Reviewing process specifications, progress, and other reports.

• Advising management of contractual rights and obligations.

• Preparing bids/proposals, administering, extending, negotiating and terminating standard and nonstandard contracts IAW company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.

• Examining estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• Reviewing and approving contractual documents.

• Planning and executing successful contract negotiations.

• Achieving targeted profit rates and favorable terms and conditions to assist in meeting profit and cash goals.

• Providing direction based upon the contract requirements and good change management discipline.

• Making decisions in a timely manner.

• Working with program, finance, supply chain, legal, security, and other functions.

• Building strong customer intimacy and engaging with employees.

• Conducting staff meetings and one on one sessions with direct reports.

• Assessing the business needs on assigned programs and working/elevating actions as needed.

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years’ experience working in Contracts Administration or related field or 3 years with a Master’s degree

• Demonstrated knowledge of Contracts Administration in a FAR/DFARS environment

• Strong proposal development skills, solid negotiation skills, and excellent…