Manager Contract Administration 1

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re 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, we’ll 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, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector is seeking a Manager, Contracts Administration 1 to join the team in Linthicum, MD or Annapolis Junction, MD. This new role is being created to support growth of legacy programs within the Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center. The portfolio requires a working-level manager who will have responsibility for programmatic duties as well as oversight of a small team of professionals.

The successful candidate:

• Administers, extends, negotiates and terminates standard and nonstandard contracts.

• Conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.

• Executes the flow of critical information between the program managers / program directors and internal stakeholders such as Global Supply Chain and Business Management, and the Law Department.

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

• Prepares bids; processes specifications, progress, and other reports; manages contractual changes; advises management of contractual rights and obligations; compiles and analyzes data; and maintains historical information.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of experience working in Contracts Administration or a related field, or 3 years with a Master's Degree

• Proficiency in MS Office including Outlook, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint

• Contracts Administration in a FAR/DFARS environment

• Background in DoD contracting, prior experience with the USG and/or major defense contractor customers

• Experience administering various contract types

• Strong proposal development skills, solid negotiation skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills

• Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a classified program environment

• Active Top Secret clearance

• Demonstrated 1+ year(s) of leadership or supervisory experience

• Familiarity with an enterprise resource planning (ERP) tool such as SAP

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!

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