Contracts Manager 3 Magna, UT
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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 Space Systems designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. Our main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products, subsystems and defense electronics; precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition; satellites and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures. The Propulsion Systems Business Unit focuses on solid rock motors for diverse Government and Commercial customers.

Northrop Grumman's Propulsion System business unit is seeking Contract Administration Manager 3 to lead a Contracts team for Commercial Programs. The Manager is 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 selected candidate will also oversee and direct the daily activities of Contracts employees engaged in these activities.

This position will be based at our Bacchus campus in Magna, UT and will offer a hybrid work schedule. It will oversee a small team (2-4) of Contract Administrators and support a program that is local to the Magna and Promontory area. Travel may be required, up to 10%, between the two sites, as needed, per program needs.

Job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Responsible for highly effective internal and external customer contractual relations for a business segment

  • Review, negotiate, manage and closeout contracts

  • Partner with Proposal team to coordinate, price, approve, submit and negotiate proposals

  • Oversee customer negotiations of contract scope, price, terms, and conditions

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

  • Manage multiple moderately complex contracts and contract actions simultaneously that may involve significant risk with little consultation with management

  • Lead and participate in team building with internal functions

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of contracts-related experience - OR - Master's degree and 8+ years of contracts-related experience

  • An additional 4 years of related experience will be considered in lieu of degree

  • Leadership experience

  • US Citizen

Preferred Qualifications:

  • MBA

  • NCMA Certification

  • Proposal development and pricing experience

  • FAR/DFAR, CAS and government contracting experience

  • Aerospace or Defense industry experience

  • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems in air and space that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our work preserves freedom and democracy, and advances human discovery and our understanding of the universe. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have a lot of 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.

Salary Range: $125,700 - $188,500

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.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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