Manager of Contracts, Pricing and Government Property 2 (Clearance Required)

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Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Manager of Contracts, Pricing and Government Property 2 to join its team of qualified and diverse individuals supporting the Xetron Operating Unit (OU) within the Networked and Information Solutions Division, Cyber and Information Solutions Business Unit (BU).

This position is in Cincinnati, OH with some opportunity for hybrid work schedule. A Secret clearance, with ability to obtain TS/SCI, is required for this position.  

Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

The Contracts, Pricing, and Government Property Manager 2 will be a direct report to the Cyber and Information Solutions (CIS) Manager of Contracts, Pricing and Government Property, who is co-located at the Cincinnati site. The Manager will partner with the OU Director and the OU Business Manager to ensure all contractual, pricing and government property requirements are achieved in support of the OU’s financial and strategic objectives.

As the Manager of Contracts, Pricing, and Government Property you will lead a team of professionals responsible for shaping of acquisitions, proposal development, negotiations, administration of contracts, contract closeout, and maintenance of government property while ensuring that all work products are compliant with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. As the Manager of the department, you will partner with the OU leadership team to support the OU business portfolios, including capture of new business. As Manager you will be required to provide objective-oriented direction utilizing management guidelines, general policies and maintain a strong level of engagement by inspiring, motivating and developing a team of professionals.

Responsibilities include:

• Direct management, oversight, and career development of a large team of contract administrators, property administrators, and a pricing analyst.

• Fostering and maintaining relationships with internal and external customers.

• Interfacing with site management regarding all contracts, pricing and government property related matters. Identifying, developing, and recommending risk mitigation strategies. Developing solutions to complex management, contracts, pricing, and property concerns. Advising management of contractual rights and obligations.

• Providing adequate resourcing and oversight to ensure execution of the goals of the organization.

• Ensuring all proposals are compliant with our estimating system policies and requirements. Ensuring compliance with company contracts guidelines and policies. Ensuring compliance with our government property system polices and requirements.

• Ensuring proper administration and management all aspects of the contract lifecycle including shaping of acquisitions, proposal development, negotiations, administration of standard and nonstandard contracts, and closeout of contracts.

Job is based in Cincinnati, OH and will require at least 3 days per week in the office.

Basic requirements:

• Minimum Secret Clearance, with ability to obtain TS/SCI

• 9+ years Experience in a Defense contracting environment (7 with Master's) to include demonstrated experience with DoD and Intelligence Community customers; We will consider 13+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

• Demonstrated expertise in FAR/DFAR, customer relations, all phases of the contract lifecycle, and contract types including but not limited to Cost type and FFP.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate an ability to foster a collaborative culture that sustains the company’s momentum around ethics, integrity, employee engagement, sound management and continuous improvement.

Salary Range: $111,100 USD - $166,700 USD

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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 most positions.