Manager Contract Administration 2

We are looking for you to join our team as a Manager Contract Administration 2. This position will require you to work on-site in Salt Lake City Utah. There is no full time remote telework available for this position.
What You'll Get To Do:
As Manager Contracts Administration 2, the selected candidate will also be required to provide objective-oriented direction utilizing management guidelines, general policies and maintain a strong level of engagement, while dynamically leading, inspiring, motivating and developing a team of contract professionals.
In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the Life Cycle and Civil Aviation business segments within the Navigator & Life Cycle Programs Operating Unit contracts portfolio delivering strong customer satisfaction, successful financial performance, and risk mitigation. Additionally, the successful candidate will be responsible for the direct supervision and management of a geographically dispersed team of contract professionals within the OU's portfolio.
The Manager Contract Administrator 2 responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Provide trusted and valued advice and guidance on contractual matters and business aspects in general in support of Operating Unit achievement of goals

* Build and employee engagement to assist with growing the business area. This includes quickly orienting to regulations and acquisition procedures

* Review and approve contractual documents for protection of the company's contractual/risk posture, satisfaction of contractual requirements, and adherence to company policies

* Plan and execute successful contract negotiations and achieving targeted profit rates as well as favorable terms and conditions to assist in meeting profit and cash goals

* Make decisions in a timely manner, offer guidance, and work cooperatively with a multitude of organizations ranging from technical, program, finance, supply chain, legal, export, and security. Demonstrate broad spectrum of skills - from attention to detail, to assessing macro-level impacts

* Solve complex problems by actively seeking information and new ideas from a variety of sources. Conduct daily operations in a proactive and forward-looking manner

* Collaborating with the BU to provide concise guidance related to Approval of Commitments for Company Products and Services and other procedures

Basic Qualifications for Manager Contract Administrator 2:

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 10+ years applied or related experience or Master's degree with a minimum of 8+ years applied or related experience. We will consider 14 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree

* Prior experience with the Department of Defense (DoD) and a variety of contract types such as Cost Plus, Fixed Price, etc.

* Demonstrated understanding of and experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) / Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS)

* Prior experience managing international (both Direct Commercial Sale (DCS) and Foreign Miliary Sales (FMS) contracts and/or subcontracts

* Demonstrated proficiency with MS Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint

* Demonstrated proficiency in managing a large and geographically dispersed contract administrators.

* US Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications for Manager, Contract Administrator 2:

Demonstrated leadership experience or supervisor experience

* Prior experience negotiating complex strategic agreements and contracts

* Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs) experience

* Ability to Travel 10%

* Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance. (Not required for hire)

What We Can Offer You
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Salary Range: $108,400 - $162,600
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.