Northrop Grumman · 3 months ago
Manager Contract Administration 1 - R10207587
Linthicum Heights, MD
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$102K/yr - $154K/yr
5+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and is seeking a Manager of Contracts Administration to oversee a team within Emerging Capabilities Development. This role involves managing contracts professionals, ensuring compliance with company policies, and supporting business unit leadership in capturing new business opportunities.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Direct management, oversight, and career development of a team of Contract Administrators
Fostering and maintaining relationships with internal and external customers
Interfacing with management regarding contractual 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 organizational goals and financial objectives
Ensuring compliance with company policies and requirements
Ensuring proper administration and management of all aspects of the contract lifecycle, including shaping of acquisitions, proposal development, negotiations, administration of standard and nonstandard contracts, and closeout of contracts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years or Master's Degree with 3+ years of relevant experience in contract administration/management or related field
Knowledge of Contracts Administration in a FAR/DFARS environment
Background in DoD contracting with prior experience with the USG and/or major defense contractor customers
Experience negotiating and administering various contract types of varying sizes and types of agreements with the DoD
Experience with proposal development
Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
Experience using Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance
Preferred
Active U.S Government Secret or Top-Secret Security Clearance
Knowledge of and ability to use SAP
Experience negotiating Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs) and/or other complex contracts
Proven ability to attract new talent and mentor and train assigned staff
Demonstrated leadership or supervisory/mentorship experience
Benefits
Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
9/80 Work Schedule (where available)
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
Recent News
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