RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Are you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman Space Sector is the place for you. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Contracts Manager – Level 2 to join our team.  This role can be located at any of our major Space Systems sector locations.

The Contracts Manager – Level 2 is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating training and development programs to enhance employee performance and align with business objectives across the sector.  Serving as the Space Systems Sector Training Lead, this individual will provide support to the Contracts, International Trade & Compliance, Pricing & Estimating, and Property Management organizations.  In this role, they will lead training initiatives, manage learning resources, and collaborate with leadership to cultivate a skilled and future-ready workforce.

Role and Impact:

• Serve as primary interface to senior management and other internal stakeholders for all matters related to training.
• Lead the Speed/AI team, strategically implementing AI to support team efficiency and effectiveness and create Artificial Intelligence (AI) Training and sharing lessons learned.
• Implement a new Onboarding Program for new hire employees in Contracts, P&E, ITC, and GP to improve the onboarding experience and resources.
• Establish a Manager Development Cohort to accelerate training for managers on key topics, including human resources; leading through change; proposal/negotiation strategy; customer engagement; team engagement; meaningful conflict resolution; delegating and empowering; and, coordinating with subject matter experts (SMEs) as briefers.
• Advise employees and leadership team on Individualized Training Plans and career development resources that adapt to the changing environment; Partner with the hiring managers to establish a training plan to be completed in the first 60 days.
• Identify emerging training needs in a dynamic environment and work with SMEs to develop training as needed.
• Work with functional leaders to identify training needs and align training programs with business objectives.
• Create and update training materials, courses, and curriculum to meet organizational needs and compliance requirements.
• Assess the impact of training programs through feedback, testing, and performance metrics, and make improvements, as needed.
• Ensure all mandatory training is completed and documented.
• Develop and deliver recurring metrics and dashboards to senior leadership and key stakeholders to ensure assigned training is completed.
• Remain updated on best practices in training and talent development and incorporate innovative methods and technologies.
• Identify opportunities for implementing speed/efficiency in daily work such as using automation.
• Create and maintain a Sector website repository of all training resources.
• Support special projects assigned by the Sector leadership.   

As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in building collaborative teams and customer trust, you communicate well, foster strong teams, and embrace change.

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant professional experience in one or more of the following areas: Contracts, International Trade & Compliance, Pricing & Estimating, and/or Property Management – OR – Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant professional experience in one or more of the following areas: Contracts, International Trade & Compliance, Pricing & Estimating, and/or Property Management.
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of relevant experience (as outlined above) in lieu of degree.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and associated Federal Contracting Regulations.
• Ability to develop and implement processes and procedures in accordance with FAR/DFARS requirements.
• Strategic thinking that links training programs to business objectives and long-term goal planning.
• Data-driven decision-making using metrics to evaluate training effectiveness.
• Attention to detail to maintain high-quality training standards.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Assessment and evaluation skills to measure learning outcomes.
• Experience in leading and managing teams.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret security clearance. US Citizenship is a prerequisite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret security clearance.
• Experience in operating across multiple business systems.
• Proven ability to make sound decisions in a timely manner, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills, possessing solid written and verbal communication skills, to ensure team performance aligns to program objectives and compliance in a regulated industry.
• Strong leadership experience with proven ability to train and motivate team members towards operational excellence.

You'll be a great fit if you:

• Have a demonstrated history of strategic thinking.
• Possess strong interpersonal and operational skills to design, deliver, and continuously improve learning programs that drive operational performance. 

About Space Sector: We are an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers.

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:  https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Primary Level Salary Range: $115,000.00 - $199,700.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 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.