Contracts Senior Manager

Northrop Grumman’s Propulsion System business unit is seeking a Senior Manager, Contracts to lead a Contracts team for our Space Launch and Strategic System Programs (SSP) Operating Units. You will be responsible for leading, strategizing, and conducting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration and customer contact activities to provide and ensure proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer requirements. The lead will also oversee and direct the daily activities of Contracts employees engaged in these activities.

In this job, you will:

• Responsible for highly effective internal/external customer contractual relations for multiple business segments

• Responsible for the effective review, negotiation, management, and closeout of contracts

• Responsible for the effective strategy, coordination, pricing, approval, submittal, and negotiation of proposals

• Primary responsibility for effective customer negotiations of contract scope, price, terms, and conditions

• Provide advice and counsel to senior leadership on contractual rights/obligations and interpretation of terms and conditions, as well as methods for change, risk assessment and mitigation, and cash management

• Must be able to successfully manage multiple moderately complex contracts and contract actions simultaneously that may involve significant risk with little consultation with management

• Work under general supervision while using sound judgment to develop creative solutions to both routine and complex contractual matters while ensuring business unit compliance with customer requirements and company policies,

• Must be able to serve as an example and mentor to 3 direct reports who are managers that professionally lead and direct the daily activities of the contracts management employees, and delegate work assignments; to ensure compliance, accuracy, and accomplish timely work assignment completion

• Must be able to support the establishment of policies, processes, and tools and identify and communicate key contacts within the organization to assists the teams in understanding and performing their daily responsibilities

• Lead and/or participate in team building with internal functions (e.g. Program Management, Finance, Engineering, Safety and Mission Assurance, Supply Chain Management and Business Development)

• Other duties as assigned

As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering inclusivity. Skilled in building diverse teams and customer trust, you communicate well, champion excellence, and embrace change.

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience in Contract Administration including people management experience, or related field; – OR – Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience in Contract Administration including people management experience, or related field

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance

• Experience with proposal development and pricing, risk identification, contract negotiation, customer liaison, budgeting/cost control

• Experience and knowledge in understanding and interpreting FAR/DFAR, CAS, and government contracting

• Leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope

• Master of Business Administration

• NCMA certification is a plus

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, presentation skills and computer skills

Soft Skills

• Ability to deal effectively with competing priorities and deadlines and work with all levels of employees

• Demonstrated proactive team player who possesses excellent problem solving, communication, and organizational skills.

• Demonstrated excellent decision-making skills supporting resolution of complex problems while minimizing risk.

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