Manager Contracts Administration 2

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. Northrop Grumman’s Weapon Systems Division, Missile Products Business Unit, Fuze and Warhead Operating Unit (OU) is seeking an experienced and dynamic Manager, Contract Administration 2 to join our team.   This single requisition is intended to fill one Manager, Contract Administration 2 position that may be aligned to one of two role focuses, based on the selected candidate’s background and preferred work location (with a preference for the role based at Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL), Rocket Center, WV ):   • Fuze and Warhead Production Contracts – On-site at Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL), Rocket Center, WV • Fuze and Warhead Development & Production Transition Contracts – On-site in Plymouth, MN   The selected candidate will be assigned to the role that best aligns with their experience and location. This position reports directly to the Manager, Contract Administration for the Fuze and Warhead OU and supports a robust portfolio of domestic and international programs, providing leadership to the contracts team. The role requires excellent oral and written communication skills and regular interaction with various levels of executive management across the OU, BU, Division, and Sector, as well as with customers.   Role Overview   The Manager, Contract Administration 2 serves as a key business partner and contracts lead for critical Fuze and Warhead programs. You will drive contract strategy, ensure compliance, manage risk, and develop a high-performing team of contracts professionals supporting both capture and execution activities. Assignment will emphasize either production programs (ABL, WV) or development and production transition programs (Plymouth, MN) depending on fit.   This is a 100% on-site role at either Rocket Center, WV (ABL) or Plymouth, MN.   Essential Functions   Team Leadership & People Management: • Lead, develop, and mentor a team of contracts professionals and administrative staff, including hiring, training, performance management, and workload assignment. • Build and lead a highly motivated and effective contracts team by setting expectations, delegating work assignments, and ensuring timely, accurate completion of deliverables. • Provide leadership, support, professional development, and training as needed in all aspects of the contracts discipline.   Contract Strategy, Negotiation & Execution: • Apply in-depth understanding of Department of Defense (DoD) regulations and commercial terms and conditions to negotiate a wide range of United States Government, commercial, and international contractual instruments and agreements. • Lead and support the negotiation and administration of various contract types of varying sizes and complexity. • Collaborate across functions to advise and support competitive and sole-source Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Non-Di