Contracts Manager - Payload & Ground Systems

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.

The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.

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.

Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation-related systems to customers around the world.

Our main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products, subsystems and defense electronics;

precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition; satellites and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures.

Northrop Grumman Space Sector is looking for a Contracts Manager 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within the Payload & Ground Systems Business Unit.

This position will be based in Oxnard, CA; Goleta, CA; or Redondo Beach, CA, and will be working onsite. If located in Redondo Beach, this position will require travel one day per week to the Goleta or Oxnard location.

This position is eligible for relocation.

In this role, the selected candidate will :

• Work complex assignments independently and support Finance, Program Management, and various levels of Management
• Lead proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and contract administration activities from the proposal through closeout
• Administrate daily contract activities for a variety of product lines and contract types, including cost reimbursable and firm fixed;

such activities will include, establishing payment terms, initiating and monitoring invoicing, collections, and funding to support financial objectives

• Enter and manage data in the financial / delivery system
• Participate in IPT and customer meetings; performing and monitoring compliance to contract requirements and leading change management process
• Ensure non-disclosure agreements and contract terms and condition are negotiated within company guidelines
• Manage direct reports responsible for the administration of the contracts within the portfolio
• Provide advice and counsel on contractual risks and mitigation to senior leadership
• Review and approval of contractual documents to protect the company's contractual posture, adherence to company policies, provide advice and counsel to various levels of leadership regarding contractual rights and obligations and interpretation of terms and conditions

The successful candidate will be able to :

• Interpret, apply, and follow contract acquisition rules, company policies and customer specifications
• Think strategically, troubleshoot issues and work with various teams to drive tasks to completion efficiently and accurately in a dynamic fast-paced environment
• Effectively communicate with both internal and external customers
• Effectively work with competing priorities and deadlines
• Support resolution of complex problems while minimizing risk to the Company
• Be a self-starter and able to work collaboratively with team members

Basic Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience in a contracts related field - OR - Master's degree with 8+ years of contracts related experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
• US Citizen

Preferred Qualifications :

• Working knowledge of FAR / DFARS / NFS clauses
• Experience in the Aerospace, Defense or Manufacturing industry
• Experience working independently on routine to moderate contract management responsibilities, including contract and regulatory compliance, and negotiations
• Experience working with terms and conditions
• Ability to manage multiple contracts at the same time of moderate value and risk level
• Understanding of Government contracting requirements and international contracting

Salary Range : $125,500 - $188,300

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.

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