Contract Admin Mgr

Relocation assistance may be available. Travel is required, approximately 10% of the time.

About the role

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector is seeking a Contracts Manager 3 to lead a Contracts team supporting growth within the Propulsion & Controls Operating Unit - Air and Market Defense organization. This leadership role is based on-site in Elkton, MD. The selected candidate will report directly to the Contracts Director for the Propulsion Systems & Controls Business Unit.

In this role, you will oversee all aspects of the contracts portfolio, delivering strong customer satisfaction, successful financial performance, risk mitigation, change management, and new business strategy. You will also directly supervise and manage a team of contract administrators.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, support, professional development, and training to a team of contracts professionals.
• Collaborate across functions to advise and support competitive and sole-source Request for Proposals (RFPs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), and Teaming Agreements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications, including knowledge of International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• Serve as an advisor to the Operating Unit and Business Unit on contractual rights and obligations, including risk mitigation.
• Compile and analyze data, maintain historical information, and engage in strategic priorities as needed.
• May be required to travel to support customer and company engagements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 8 years of professional experience. An additional 4+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Strong technical acumen in contract management and M365.
• In-depth knowledge of FAR, DFAR, and experience with different contract types.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to inform, present, and negotiate at all levels of management.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; ability to make recommendations and effectively bring projects to completion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Secret or Top-Secret clearance.
• 5+ years of management experience.
• Experience supporting USG DoD Development and Production Contracts.
• Extensive proposal support experience.
• NCMA Certification (CPCM, CFCM, and/or CCCM).

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Annual bonuses designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results.
• Eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay (depending on the position).
• Long-term incentives for eligible employees in Vice President or Director positions.

Pay

Primary level salary range: $152,300.00 - $228,500.00. The above salary range represents a general guideline; Northrop Grumman considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions when determining base salary offers.

Schedule

This position follows a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.