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Contracts Manager - Manager Level 2 (Mid-Level Manager)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SCITRAVEL: 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 is an Operating Unit Manager position supporting the Multi-Domain Solutions OU within the Multi-Domain Operations Division/ Advanced Capabilities Contracts Business Unit.This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.The OU 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. Final clearance (TS/SCI) is required in order to start.In this job, you will:

• Responsible for personally developing and executing contractual strategies to support a fast-paced Operating Unit
• Day to Day responsibility for supporting dynamic high visibility / high profile contractual capture initiatives, from pre-capture through proposal submission and contractual execution
• Growing and building a team of professionals
• Providing 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

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 6+ years of professional experience
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
• Contract administration or contract management experience
• Leadership experience
• Experience with MS Office Suite
• Requires an active U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access

Preferred Qualifications:

• Contract administration or contract management experience in Defense or Aerospace industry
• People management experience
• 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
• Active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application

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

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.

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