Northrop Grumman · 18 hours ago
Manager Contract Administration 1 - R10219757
Mesa, AZ
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$95K/yr - $143K/yr
9+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading defense technology company that focuses on innovative solutions for global security. They are seeking a Contract Administrator Manager 1 to lead a team in managing contracts, ensuring compliance, and fostering customer relationships within the Defense Systems Sector.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
This position will provide leadership, support, professional development, and training as needed in all aspects of the contracts discipline
Leads a team of highly motivated and effective contract professionals to include training, mentoring/guidance, directing daily activities, delegating work assignments, and ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely work assignment completion of direct reports
Strong computer skills to include data tracking, reporting and analysis
This position will ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications
The candidate will be able to compile and analyze data, maintain historical information, and engage in strategic priorities as needed
The position is responsible for supervision and development of several Contract Administrator employees that support the operating unit
Qualification
Required
Candidate must be a self-starter with the ability to manage customer relationships while collaborating internally with program and functional team members to facilitate successful contract execution and resolve emerging issues
Candidate must have knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS)
Candidate must also have experience with and aptitude for managing contracts within a fast-paced, high-volume environment
This position will provide leadership, support, professional development, and training as needed in all aspects of the contracts discipline
Leads a team of highly motivated and effective contract professionals to include training, mentoring/guidance, directing daily activities, delegating work assignments, and ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely work assignment completion of direct reports
Strong computer skills to include data tracking, reporting and analysis
This position will ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications
The candidate will be able to compile and analyze data, maintain historical information, and engage in strategic priorities as needed
The position is responsible for supervision and development of several Contract Administrator employees that support the operating unit
Will consider a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) with at least 9 years of professional Contract Administration related experience, 5 years of relevant experience with bachelor's degree or a master's degree with 3 years relevant experience
Strong proposal development skills, solid negotiation skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred
Demonstrated people leadership and/or supervisory/management experience
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with and influence others
Must possess excellent problem solving and decision-making skills that support accomplishment of discipline objective to resolve complex problems and minimize risk to the Corporation
Ability to work independently and make independent decisions, ensuring high levels of collaboration with stakeholders and subject matter experts
Knowledge of Contract Management System (CMS) and Cost Point (CP)
Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, etc
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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