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Northrop Grumman

Contract Administration Manager 2

Northrop Grumman, Linthicum, Maryland, United States,


Requisition ID: R10168314

Category:

Business Management

Location:

Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America | Northridge, California, United States of America | Elkton, Maryland, United States of America | Plymouth, Minnesota, United States of America | Rocket Center, West Virginia, United States of America

Clearance Type:

Secret

Telecommute:

No- Teleworking not available for this position

Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Travel Required:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Positions Available:

1

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. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of “defining possible” across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. 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.

The Weapon Systems Division (WSD) within Defense Systems sector has an opportunity in Contract Operations Administration and is seeking an experienced and motivated

Contracts Manager of Operations

who will lead responsibilities for all contract operation functionalities across the division.

Key Highlights of What You’ll Get to Do:

Responsible for leading WSD Contracts Operations in the use of the Cost Point, 1ERP, Contract Management System (CMS).

Lead a team in developing and deploying data analytics to help drive compliance and inform business area decision-making.

Work with team members to partner with the DS Sector Business Management team.

Deploy new tools capabilities as they become available from the Digital Transformation Office (DTO).

Develop and oversee WSD Contracts dashboards (i.e., Tableau, PowerBI).

Identify, develop, and recommend risk mitigation strategies.

Participate and perform an independent contracts assessment for proposal reviews.

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

Foster and maintain relationships with internal and external customers.

Direct management, oversight, and career development of direct report professional team.

Lead preparation of program-related meetings, proposals, business plans, and specifications.

Conduct internal contracting activities to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.

Support and create routine status briefings for internal key stakeholders.

Candidates must be able to make sound decisions in a timely manner, display strong interpersonal skills, possess solid written and verbal communication skills, and have an agile perspective or compliance protocol mandated by regulated industry.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of stated experience or Master's Degree with 6 years of relevant experience // In lieu of formal degree, High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and at least 12 years of relevant experience.

Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Experienced in Cost Point, 1ERP SAP.

Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking and, innovative behaviors in past projects.

Willingness and ability to travel domestically up to 50% of the time.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with proven time management and problem-solving skills.

These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have:

Active Secret clearance that has been adjudicated within the last 5 years.

Prior experience operating across geographically dispersed domains.

Prior experience in project management, operations, earned value, contracts closeout, contracts systems and/or contracts services.

Experience in administering various contract types (e.g. CPIF, CPIF, FFP, CPFF, etc.) of varying sizes.

Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and associated Federal Contracting Regulations.

Proficiency in Tableau, PowerBi, Contract Management System (CMS), One Source.

Salary Range:

$119,800 - $179,600

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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