Manager Contract Administration 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Top 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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Senior Manager Contract Administration 3 located in Dulles, VA, you ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Manager Contract Administration 3 to join its team of qualified and diverse individuals supporting the Space Security Contracts team. This is a unique opportunity to build experience, mentoring relationships, and career growth by contributing to the Contracts role. This position is on-site in Dulles, VA.

The Manager Contract Administration 3 will produce high quality Contract Management related products supporting one of our world class operating units under the NGSP Space Superiority Division (SSD) Mission Capabilities & Operations (MCO) Business Unit. This position requires a deep understanding of DoW contracting, commercial contracting, excellent communication skills, strong technology acumen in M365, customer intimacy, as well as interpersonal and organizational skills.

The ideal candidate is a team player with strong leadership skills, demonstrated problem-solving skills, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach.

The Manager Contract Administration 3 will be responsible for business strategy, risk mitigation, and development for the contracts professional and a member of MCO Contracts leadership team. This position requires the ability to deal effectively with competing priorities and deadlines and handle multiple tasks. The Manager Contract Administration 3 must possess the ability to collaborate well with others in high-stress high-volume situations, effectively interface with internal functional and program organizations, and meet the goals/objectives of the operating unit.

• Oversee the administration, extension, and negotiation of OU contracts.
• Conduct customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Lead a team of contract professionals.
• Examine estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Evaluate and present risk and mitigation plans. Implement OU strategic goals, and advise senior leadership of contractual rights and obligations; compile and analyze data; and establish infrastructure that enables maintenance of historical information.
• Implement policy and procedures, interview candidates, and support functional growth and development.
• May be required to travel to support customer and company engagements.

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

• Bachelor s degree with 10 years of professional experience – OR – Master s degree with 8 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of…