RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: No 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. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our inclusive team. As a Contracts Manager Manager Level 2 (Mid Level Manager) , located in Redondo Beach, CA you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. Our Contracts Manager will be responsible for leading a team of contracts professionals who will be strategizing and conducting proposal preparation, contract negotiations and administration and customer contract activities. You will ensure proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal and customer requirements. In this job, you will: Provide advice and counsel to senior leadership on contractual risks and obligations along with interpreting terms and conditions Oversee strategy, coordination, approval, submittal and negotiation of proposals 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. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience including people management experience OR Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience including people management experience Will consider an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of degree Leadership experience Contract management experience Experience with MS Office Suite No clearance required to start Preferred Qualifications: Contract administration or contract management experience in Defense or Aerospace industry Experience managing cost type or firm fixed price (FFP) procurement contract types, experience with Other Transactions is a plus Experience with federal government contracting requirements; FAR/DFAR interpretations Proposal development experience Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI access Soft Skills: Proactive team player Can meet high performance expectations in a dynamic work environment Ability to prioritize competing priorities and deadlines Have excellent communication skills Are comfortable being directly involved in customer negotiations Ability to work in a fast paced work environment Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below: https://www.northropgrumman.com/space Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site. Northrop Grumman Total Rewards Primary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 $193,900.00 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.