RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. Our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector is seeking a Manager, Contracts Administration 1 to join our team in Linthicum, MD. This position will oversee a team of professionals within the Advanced Systems Operating Unit under the Advanced Mission Capabilities (AMC) BU. This manager position will lead a newly awarded major Development program and the supporting contracts team. This program will be developing new critical technology with both Prime and USG classified customers. The successful candidate will work closely on a daily basis with the Program management team including internal stakeholders such as Global Supply Chain, Business Management, and the Law Department. This position is full time onsite in Linthicum, MD. Candidates must have at least an active Secret clearance to start. What You Will Get To Do: Responsibilities of the Manager, Contracts Administration 1 include: Leading program kick off Establishing a change management rigor within the team Leading Engineering Change Proposal efforts Establishing strong customer relationships Training, and mentoring the contracts team The ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships is also a key priority A dditional responsibilities may include providing BU, Division, and/or Sector level briefings, providing contractual strategy guidance to program and executive management, data integrity oversight, and leading your team towards program success by providing objective oriented direction in accordance with management guidelines & company procedures. The Manager, Contracts Administration 1 must possess the ability to work collaboratively with the Program team, effectively manage external customers, and provide guidance and direction based upon the requirements of the contracts. Must have strong leadership and interpersonal skills and be a strategic thinker. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years experience working in Contracts Administration or related field or 3 years with a Master’s degree. Contracts Administration experience in a FAR/DFARS environment Background in DoD contracting, prior experience with the USG and/or major defense contractor customers Experience negotiating and administering various contract types of varying sizes, as well as supplemental agreements Experience using Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint. Current active DoD Secret clearance, with most recent periodic investigation having been completed in the last five years. Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working classified development and manufacturing programs MBA or JD is a plus but not a requirement Experience using SAP Experience training and mentoring a staff Demonstrated 1 year(s) of leadership or supervisory experience Experience negotiating and administering various contract types of varying sizes, as well as supplemental agreements 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! Primary Level Salary Range: $102,400.00 $153,600.00 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.