RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

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 Manager of Contracts 2 to join its team of qualified and diverse individuals supporting the Sensing and Secure Solutions Operating Unit (S3 OU) within the Networked and Information Solutions Division, Cyber and Information Solutions Business Unit (BU).

This position is based in Annapolis Junction, MD with some opportunity for a hybrid work schedule. An active TS/SCI clearance is required for this position.  

The Contracts Manager will report directly to the Cyber and Information Solutions (CIS) Sr. Manager of Contracts, Pricing and Government Property. 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.

What You Will Get To Do:

As the Manager of Contracts, you will lead a team of professionals responsible for shaping of acquisitions, proposal development, negotiations, administration of contracts, and contract closeout, 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. This position also requires general knowledge of Government Property management and Pricing policies and principles.

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 team of Contract Administrators.

• 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.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree with 8 years of experience in a defense contracting environment to include demonstrated experience with DoD and Intelligence Community customers; OR – a Master’s degree with 6 years of of experience in a defense contracting environment to include demonstrated experience with DoD and Intelligence Community customers

• Minimum TS/SCI clearance required,  

• US Citizenship

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

• JD or MBA

• Familiarity with SAP based systems.

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

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

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.

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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Salary Range: $125,500.00 - $188,300.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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.