What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contracts Administration Manager - Manager Level 1 position at Lensa?
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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 collaborative teams. As a Contracts Administration Manager - Manager Level 1 in, located in Colorado Springs, CO, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position will be onsite.
Our Contracts Administration Manager will lead a portfolio of major programs and the supporting contracts team to act as the primary interface with customers and business partners in conducting proposal preparation, contract negotiation and contract administration. You will oversee successful proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
Your Role & Impact
Basic Qualifications
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.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
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 collaborative teams. As a Contracts Administration Manager - Manager Level 1 in, located in Colorado Springs, CO, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position will be onsite.
Our Contracts Administration Manager will lead a portfolio of major programs and the supporting contracts team to act as the primary interface with customers and business partners in conducting proposal preparation, contract negotiation and contract administration. You will oversee successful proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
Your Role & Impact
- Direct management, oversight, and career development of a team of Contract Administrators.
- Identifying, developing, and recommending risk mitigation strategies.
- Developing solutions to complex management, contracts, pricing, and property concerns.
- Advising management of contractual rights and obligations, including reviewing and approving contractual documents
- Achieving targeted profit rates and favorable terms and conditions to assist in meeting profit and cash goals.
- Providing direction based upon the contract requirements and change management discipline
- Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree and 5 years' experience working in Contracts Administration - OR - Master's degree with 3 years' experience. Will consider an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of degree.
- Contracts Administration experience and working knowledge of the FAR, DFARS or government acquisition regulations
- Background in DoD contracting, prior experience with the USG and/or major defense contractor customers
- Experience negotiating and administering different contract types of varying sizes, and supplemental agreements
- Experience with MS Office, including MS Excel
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance
- MBA or JD
- Active U.S. Government DoD Secret or Top-Secret security clearance, current and within scope
- Experience training and mentoring staff
- 1 year(s) of people leadership or supervisory experience
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively
- Strong leadership experience
- Strategic thinker
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
Salary : $100,000 - $150,000