Manager Contract Administration 3 - 16662

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

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.

Northrop Grumman Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division is seeking a Contracts Manager 3 in Roy, UT supporting the Sentinel Business Unit. Sentinel is in the development stage of modernizing the ground-based leg of the strategic nuclear triad, which is the bedrock of U.S. national security. Sentinel represents one of the largest and most high-profile Northrop Grumman programs, with countless career and growth opportunities.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You’ll Get To Do: 

This position will report to the Restructure Contracts Director and is on-site position at the Roy, UT location. This position requires a Contracts leader who can excel at the following:

• Shape contracting approaches and influence growth strategy.

• Lead the proposal, negotiation, review, and management of a wide range of complex contracts and agreements, including government and commercial.

• Provide strategic contracting guidance that balances compliance with speed, agility, and competitive positioning.

• Make informed decisions in a timely manner, offer guidance, and work cooperatively with a multitude of organizations.

• Continue to grow a high performing and motivated team.

• Interface with customers, building strong customer relationships focused on shared success.

• Solve complex problems by actively seeking information and ideas from a variety of sources.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including: 

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage 

• 401k 

• Educational Assistance 

• Life Insurance 

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions  

• Paid Time Off  

• Health & Wellness Resources  

• Employee Discounts 

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years of relevant professional experience to include: in-depth understanding of Government acquisition policies, regulations and proposal compliance requirements or a Master's Degree and 6 years of relevant professional experience to include: in-depth understanding of Government acquisition policies, regulations and proposal compliance requirements.

• Senior level knowledge in understanding and interpreting the FAR/DFARs and other U.S. Federal Government contract regulations.

• Experience in preparing and presenting briefings to senior level internal and external customers.

• Superior ability to apply functional experience and strategy to create effective contractual solutions.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance. US Citizenship is a prerequisite.

• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Northrop Grumman Contracts processes and procedures.

• Extensive negotiation experience, to include incentive fee arrangements.

• Active DoD Secret or Top-Secret security clearance.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $137,800.00 - $206,600.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 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.