Contract Administration Manager 2 - 19237

About this role

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Interim Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description

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.

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.

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 contracts portfolio delivering strong customer satisfaction, successful financial performance, risk mitigation, change management, and new business strategy. Additionally, the successful candidate will be responsible for the direct supervision and management of a team of contract administrators.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector is seeking a Contracts Manager 2 to lead a Contracts team for the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Sustainment (ICBM-S) organization. This leadership role is based on-site in Clearfield, Utah . The selected candidate will report directly to the Senior Contracts Manager for the organization.

Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: • Build and lead a team of highly motivated and effective contracts professionals, providing strong leadership, training, guidance, and career development to direct reports;

• Review and approve contractual documents for protection of the company's contractual/risk posture, satisfaction of contractual requirements, and adherence to company policies. Therefore, keen attention to detail is essential.

• Administers contracts and guides team in all facets of contract administration support, including: compliance with contractual requirements, interprets contract requirements for program and functional leadership, drafts and transmits formal correspondence, coordinates submittals with all stakeholders, and reviews and executes contract modifications.

• Serves as the primary interface with the customer.

• Planning and executing successful contract negotiations and achieving targeted profit rates as well as favorable terms and conditions to assist in meeting profit and cash goals.

• Regular and proactive interface and effective collaboration with program, technical, and operations organizations to provide guidance and direction based upon the requirements of the resulting contracts.

• Ability to make decisions in a timely manner, offer guidance, and work cooperatively with a multitude of organizations ranging from technical, program, finance, supply chain, legal, export, and security.

• Ability to solve complex problems by actively seeking information and new ideas from a variety of sources.

• Build strong customer intimacy and employee engagement to assist with growing this important business area.

• Conduct proposal preparation for sole source and competitive proposals; serves as the lead for the proposal contracts volume and partners closely with the Capture team and other functions to develop and implement proposal strategies.

• Review and provide feedback on customer RFIs, draft RFPs, and RFPs.

• Guide the program and Contracts organization on the implications of model contract terms and conditions.

• Ability to travel 10% of time as required to support major programs.

Working Conditions: • This is a full-time in-office role with a standard 9x80 schedule. Employees work nine hours per day Monday through Thursday; eight hours on Friday and take every other Friday off.

• Occasional extended hours may be required to meet project deadlines.

• Occasional travel required.

• Standard office environment with modern amenities.

Corporate:

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including: • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

• 401k

• Educational Assistance

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

• Paid Time Off

• Health & Wellness Resources

• Employee Discounts

You’ll Bring These Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional

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