Manager Contracts Administration - Manager Level 2

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No 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. If forging a secure future excites you, look no further! Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration are welcome. As a Manager, Contracts – Level 2 your role at Huntsville, AL will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. Ready to join forces with our visionary team?      The Manager Contracts Administration 2 will join the team as the Missile Defense Weapon System (MDWS) Operating Unit (OU) Manager of Contracts, supporting its Missile Defense Integration (MDI) Business Unit (BU). As the OU Manager of Contracts, this individual will be responsible for managing a geographically dispersed team. This role will be performed in-office in Huntsville, AL. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the MDWS OU contracts’ portfolio delivering strong customer satisfaction, successful financial performance and effective risk mitigation.  Additionally, the successful candidate will be responsible for the direct supervision and management of contract administration/staff personnel within the OU’s portfolio and new business pursuits. The selected candidate will also be required to provide objective-oriented direction utilizing management guidelines and general policies and maintain a strong level of engagement, while leading, motivating and developing a team of contract professionals.   This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.   In this job, you will: • Review and approve contractual documents for protection of the company's contractual/risk posture, satisfaction of contractual requirements and adherence to company policies • Make decisions in a timely manner, offer guidance and work cooperatively with a multitude of organizations ranging from technical, program, and functional stakeholders • Be a role model for inclusion, seeking out diverse perspectives to solve complex problems • Provide concise and effective executive communication • Administer, extend, negotiate and terminate contracts • Conduct 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 • Build strong relationships with customers, stakeholders and direct reports • Coach and develop a team of high performing professionals • Ensure a robust talent pipeline through effective organizational management • Other duties as assigned   Why you? You’re the candidate we’re searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.     Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of

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