Mgr Contract Admin 2 - Security Clearance Required

Requisition ID : R10168211

Category : * Business Management

Location : * San Diego, California, United States of America

Clearance Type : * None

Telecommute : * Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position

Shift : * 1st Shift (United States of America)

Travel Required : * Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Assistance : * Relocation assistance may be available

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 - 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. Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same.

• We do the right thing : *upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team.
• We do what we promise : * holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. *We commit to shared success : *operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams.

Finally, *we pioneer : * setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others. As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do.

You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners.

You treat all people with respect, and model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team.

You create trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work.

You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to change. You ensure that your team has the information and tools needed to perform at their best.

You demonstrate our committed pursuit of applying innovation to meet the requirements of our customer. You create and execute strategies that result in sustainable value creation that delivers measurable results.

If this is YOU keep reading! Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems Sector, Global Surveillance Division has an opening for a* Contracts Manager 2 for the MQ-4C Triton Program in our Rancho Bernardo, CA location.

The selected candidate will report directly to the Senior Contracts Manager for the Triton organization with dotted-line reporting to the Directors of Business Management for the respective portfolio.

Roles and Responsibilities include :

• Provide guidance, mentoring and counsel to staff in all areas of contracts administration and contracts management including : capture strategy, solicitations, proposal development, contract negotiations and contract execution in multiple contract types (e.g., Cost Plus, FFP, FPI).
• Administers contracts which includes the following responsibilities : ensures compliance with all contractual requirements, interprets contract requirements for program and functional leadership, drafts formal correspondence, coordinates CDRL submittal with all stakeholders, ensures timely invoicing and payment, and reviews and executes contract modifications.
• Review and approve contractual documents for protection of company’s contractual posture, adherence to company policy, and provide advice / recommendations to various levels of leadership regarding contractual rights and obligations and interpretation of terms and conditions.
• Develop, maintain and foster highly effective customer relationships; serves as the primary interfaced with the customer
• Work directly with program and business teams, functional and IPT leads in analyzing and developing risk mitigation strategies, protecting the contract baseline by employing strong change control oversight, developing strong contract language and various contracting approaches and strategies.

Be responsible for a contracts team that has an active role in leading the pre-award and post-award activities for a variety of contract types and customers.

• Partners closely with Pricing & Estimating (P&E) and the Capture team to develop and implement proposal strategies.
• Reviews and provides feedback on customer RFIs, draft RFPs, and RFPs. Guides the program and direct reports on the implications of model contract terms and conditions
• Facilitates the proposal review process and ensures internal reviews are conducted in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Partners with P&E and the Capture team to create briefings for internal reviews

• Builds and leads a team of highly motivated and effective contracts professionals.
• Provides day-to-day management, oversight and direction of staff, goal setting and tracking performance, coaching, training and development of staff, and performance evaluations.

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.

We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. Basic Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and 7+ years of experience in Contracts OR Master’s degree from an accredited university with 5+ years of experience in Contracts.
• Ability to effectively work with the management of other organizations (program management, subcontracts, pricing, business management, and supply chain management) as well as representatives of Government agencies.
• Prior experience with DOD contracts and a variety of contract types such as Cost Plus, Fixed Price, Fixed Price Incentive Fee, etc.
• Demonstrated understanding (interpretation and compliance at a senior level) of and experience with FAR and DFARS.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Outlook and PowerPoint. Preferred Qualifications
• Prior experience within the Aerospace industry products and contracts
• Prior experience supporting International FMS and DCS Contracts
• Prior experience supporting contracts consisting of complex production efforts
• Prior experience establishing bases of entitlement for requests for equitable adjustment
• Prior experience as a contracts manager leading a team of contracts professionals.
• Ability to work independently and make independent decisions, ensuring high levels of collaboration with stakeholders and subject matter expert
• Strong problem solving skills and the ability to be flexible and change directions when needed
• Current Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country.

Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work / life balance.

We also offer exceptional benefits / healthcare, a 9 / 80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program. *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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.