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Description
At Northrop Grumman our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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 theyre making history.
At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to rapidly changing global security environments Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. Were looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure affordable integrated and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission well support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman youll have the resources support and team to do some of the best work of your career.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Manager Contract Administrator 1 to lead contracts administration for the Deployed Systems Programs within the Launcher Operating Unit Marine Systems Business Unit of the Maritime / Land Systems & Sensors Division. The preferred work location is Sunnyvale CA but we will consider this position being full-time on-site at another NG Mission Systems office (ex : Baltimore MD; Sykesville MD; San Diego CA; Annapolis MD). This position will require flexibility to support West Coast operations / hours.
What You Will Get To Do :
The successful candidate will have full management responsibility for multiple contracts professionals. The successful candidate will be responsible for cradle-to-grave 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 key 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 Manager Contract Administrator 1 must be a role model for diversity and inclusion by seeking out and including diverse opinions and perspectives. They must have the ability to solve complex problems by actively seeking information and new ideas from a variety of sources.
Responsibilities include :
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 of a complex nature.
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 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.
Executing mid-year and year-end performance evaluations.
Additional Qualifications / Responsibilities
Qualifications :
Basic Qualifications :
Bachelors Degree with 5 years or Masters Degree with 3 years of relevant experience in contract administration / management or related field.
Experience negotiating and administering various contract types of varying sizes and types of agreements with the DoD.
Experience working with FAR and DFAR government regulations.
Experience presenting to and briefing senior management.
Ability to obtain U.S. Government security clearance at the Secret level.
Preferred Qualifications :
Demonstrated people leadership experience either in a management team or project lead role.
Proven ability to attract top talent build a top performing contracts team and dynamically lead inspire motivate and engage a team of contracts managers and administrators.
Experience negotiating complex contracts
What We Can Offer You :
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following : Health Plan Savings Plan Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance Training and Development 9 / 80 Work Schedule (where available) and much more!
Primary Level Salary Range : $92600.00 - $160900.00
Required Experience :
Manager
Key Skills
Facilities Management,ADMA,Heavy Bus Driving,AXA,Building Services,Courier Delivery
Employment Type : Contract
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Monthly Salary Salary : 92600 - 160900
Manager Contract Administration • Sunnyvale, California, USA