Manager Contract Administration 2- OKC

Full-time - Manager

Oklahoma City, OK

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

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 Aeronautics Systems Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our inclusive team. As a Manager Contracts Administration 2, you'll be responsible for leading, strategizing, and conducting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration and customer contact activities. You will 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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for highly effective internal/external customer contractual relations for a business segment
• Responsible for the effective review, negotiation, management, and closeout of contracts
• Responsible for the effective strategy, coordination, pricing, approval, submittal, and negotiation of proposals
• Primary responsibility for effective customer negotiations of contract scope, price, terms, and conditions
• Provide advice and counsel to senior leadership on contractual rights/obligations and interpretation of terms and conditions, as well as methods for change, risk assessment and mitigation, and cash management
• Must be able to successfully manage multiple moderately complex contracts and contract actions simultaneously that may involve significant risk with little consultation with management
• Work under general supervision while using sound judgment to develop creative solutions to both routine and complex contractual matters while ensuring business unit compliance with customer requirements and company policies
• Must be able to serve as an example and mentor to 2-3 direct reports, professionally lead and direct the daily activities of the contracts management employees, and delegate work assignments; to ensure compliance, accuracy, and accomplish timely work assignment completion
• Lead and/or participate in team building with internal functions (e.g. Program Management, Finance, Engineering, Safety and Mission Assurance, Supply Chain Management and Business Development)

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience - OR - a Master's degree with 6+ years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of a degree
• Demonstrated successful skills for proposal development and pricing, risk identification, contract negotiation, customer liaison, budgeting/cost control
• Government contracting experience that includes FAR/DFAR
• Demonstrated proactive team player with problem solving, communication, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated decision-making skills supporting resolution of complex problems while minimizing risk
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Ability to deal effectively with competing priorities and deadlines and work with all levels of employees

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to obtain/maintain a government classified security clearance
• NCMA certification
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, presentation skills and computer skills

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business