Northrop Grumman
Overview
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Contracts Manager 2 to join its team of qualified and diverse individuals supporting a portfolio of spacecraft design and manufacturing programs to execute a variety of in-space services and science missions. The successful candidate will report to Northrop Grumman’s Civil Space Systems Business Unit’s (CSS BU) Contracts Leadership and will work closely with Program Managers/Directors, Business Managers, Global Supply Chain, Engineering leads, and other functional teams. This is an in-office position based in McLean, VA or Gilbert, AZ.
Base pay $111,700.00/yr - $193,900.00/yr
Relocation and travel Relocation assistance: No relocation assistance available Travel: Yes, 10% of the time
Responsibilities
Review and approve contractual documents for protection of the company's contractual/risk posture, satisfaction of contractual requirements, and adherence to company policies.
Plan and execute successful contract negotiations of a complex nature and achieve targeted profit rates and favorable terms.
Interface with program, technical, and operations organizations to provide guidance based on the requirements of the resulting contracts.
Make timely decisions and provide guidance across organizations including technical, program, finance, supply chain, legal, export, and security.
Solve complex problems by seeking information and new ideas from a variety of sources.
Demonstrate effective communication through presentations, written documentation, or email at different levels of management.
Administer, extend, negotiate, and execute standard and nonstandard contracts.
Conduct proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to ensure proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
Build strong customer intimacy and employee engagement to assist with growing this important business area.
Leadership and expectations As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering inclusivity. Skilled in building diverse teams and customer trust, you communicate well, champion excellence, and embrace change.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution with 8+ years of relevant experience or Master’s Degree with 6+ years of relevant experience in contract administration/management.
Experience negotiating and administering fixed price and cost reimbursable contract types of varying sizes with the US Government.
Thorough understanding of the requirements of applicable government regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
Advanced proposal development and negotiation skills.
Ability to function independently and effectively with competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to work collaboratively as part of a dynamic business unit leadership team.
Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills to resolve complex problems and minimize risk to the company.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to inform, present, and negotiate to all levels of management.
Experience working with Microsoft 365 applications and Adobe.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree or equivalent professional certification.
10+ years' experience in government contracting.
Demonstrated leadership experience or supervisor experience.
Experience with the NASA FAR Supplement.
Experience managing Commercial contracts, or similar agreements, with the US Government.
Top secret clearance.
About the employer Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with government clearance. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.
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Base pay $111,700.00/yr - $193,900.00/yr
Relocation and travel Relocation assistance: No relocation assistance available Travel: Yes, 10% of the time
Responsibilities
Review and approve contractual documents for protection of the company's contractual/risk posture, satisfaction of contractual requirements, and adherence to company policies.
Plan and execute successful contract negotiations of a complex nature and achieve targeted profit rates and favorable terms.
Interface with program, technical, and operations organizations to provide guidance based on the requirements of the resulting contracts.
Make timely decisions and provide guidance across organizations including technical, program, finance, supply chain, legal, export, and security.
Solve complex problems by seeking information and new ideas from a variety of sources.
Demonstrate effective communication through presentations, written documentation, or email at different levels of management.
Administer, extend, negotiate, and execute standard and nonstandard contracts.
Conduct proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to ensure proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
Build strong customer intimacy and employee engagement to assist with growing this important business area.
Leadership and expectations As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering inclusivity. Skilled in building diverse teams and customer trust, you communicate well, champion excellence, and embrace change.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution with 8+ years of relevant experience or Master’s Degree with 6+ years of relevant experience in contract administration/management.
Experience negotiating and administering fixed price and cost reimbursable contract types of varying sizes with the US Government.
Thorough understanding of the requirements of applicable government regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
Advanced proposal development and negotiation skills.
Ability to function independently and effectively with competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to work collaboratively as part of a dynamic business unit leadership team.
Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills to resolve complex problems and minimize risk to the company.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to inform, present, and negotiate to all levels of management.
Experience working with Microsoft 365 applications and Adobe.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree or equivalent professional certification.
10+ years' experience in government contracting.
Demonstrated leadership experience or supervisor experience.
Experience with the NASA FAR Supplement.
Experience managing Commercial contracts, or similar agreements, with the US Government.
Top secret clearance.
About the employer Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with government clearance. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.
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