Manager Contract Administration 3

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Manager 3 Contracts to lead our International and Offsets function under our Sector Contracts & Pricing organization. This position will support our sector’s increased focus on international business and provide advice and assistance to our divisions and business on international contracting matters. This position will report directly to the Sector Contracts & Pricing Director. This position is based in Linthicum, MD or McLean; or hybrid work will also be considered

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and coordinate with Contracts, Business Development, Business Management, Program, Supply Chain, Legal, and other organizations on international contracting requirements
• Advise and assist divisions on international contractual issues, including offset and industrial participation requirements.
• Review and advise on international contractual documents, such as offset agreements, MOAs, MOUs, etc.
• Track and report on existing offset/industrial participation obligations and agreements
• Participate in and support cross-functional offset working groups
• Work with the businesses, as needed, on reviewing and negotiating offset or industrial participation agreements
• Provide and support training on international topics and issues
• Maintain sector procedure on international contracting
• Maintain International Contracting Site

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution with 10+ years of relevant experience or Master’s Degree with 8+ years of relevant experience in contract administration/management.  We will also consider 14 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
• Experience in international contracting (direct commercial sales, FMS)
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven leadership skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to collaborate across functions
• Prior experience in working with international contracts
• Prior experience in working with offset and industrial participation requirements

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.