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 is seeking a Contract Manager 3 to join its team of qualified and diverse individuals supporting its Maritime/Land Sensors and Systems Division as an OU Contracts Manager for the Launcher Systems OU.  The successful candidate will be a direct report to the Marine Systems BU Director of Contracts, Pricing, and Government Property and will work closely on a day-to-day basis with the OU Program Managers/Directors, Business Managers, Operations Managers, Engineering Managers, and functional teams throughout the OU. The Launcher Systems OU is a fast-paces and rapidly growing OU with a focused objective of delivering missile launcher capabilities to the United States Navy’s submarine and surface fleet.

In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the Launcher OU contracts’ portfolio delivering successful financial performance, risk mitigation, change management, and customer satisfaction. Additionally, the successful candidate will be responsible for the direct supervision, management, and success of a staff of 2 managers and 11 contracts professionals. 

As Manager, the selected candidate will also be required to provide objective-oriented direction utilizing management guidelines, general policies, and maintain a strong level of engagement, while dynamically leading, inspiring, motivating and developing a team of contract professionals.

Remote candidates will be considered on an exception basis for high-performing candidates. Strong preference will be given to candidates willing to relocate to Sunnyvale, CA.

What You Will Get To Do:

The Contract Administrator Manager’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Abide by the highest ethical standards for personal conduct and provide the requisite leadership to ensure compliance with Northrop Grumman ethical standards and requirements, and company policies and procedures.

• Demonstrating commitment and energy to meet customer needs with the ability to provide concise and effective communication through presentation, written documentation or email format with different levels of Management is key.

• Regularly and proactively interfacing and collaborating with program, technical and operations organizations in order to provide guidance and direction based upon the requirements of the tender and resulting contracts. 

• Making decisions in a timely manner, offering guidance and working cooperatively with a multitude of organizations ranging from technical, program, finance, supply chain, export and security. 

• Serving as a role model for diversity and inclusion through seeking out and including diverse opinions and perspectives, including the ability to solve complex problems by actively seeking information and new ideas from a variety of sources.

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

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• BS/BA in Business, Finance, or related discipline with a minimum of 10+ years of industry related experience in contract administration/management – OR – a master’s degree in BS/BA in Business, Finance, or related discipline with a minimum of 8+ years of industry related experience as outlined above. 

• 2 years in a formal people leadership role

• Experience recruiting, training, and retaining new employees at all skill levels, undertaking succession planning, supporting professional development, and performance management to maintain a healthy talent pipeline.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the experience in using them in informing, presenting, and negotiating to all levels of management.

• Experience solving complex problems by proactively seeking information and new ideas from a variety of sources. Experience conducting daily operations in a proactive and forward-looking manner.

• Experience 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

• Knowledge and understanding of pricing principles and FAR/DFARS as well as associated Federal Contracting regulations.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.  US Citizenship is a prerequisite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• JD or MBA

• Familiarity with Northrop Grumman Contracts processes and procedures.

• Familiarity with SAP based systems.

• Must be willing to travel 25% of time as required to support our major programs.

• Active DoD Secret level security clearance. 

• NCMA Certification (CPCM, CFCM and/or CCCM)

• Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

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!

MSBSMG