Manager Contract 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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Contract Administration Manager 2 based out of San Diego, CA.  This is an onsite position that offers the 9/80 schedule. What You’ll Get to Do : The Contract Administration Manager 2 will lead efforts for the Dynamic Connectivity Solutions Operating Unit (DCS OU) Contracts organization, within the Navigation, Intelligence & Connectivity (NIC) Division, Connectivity and Network Solutions Business Unit (CNS BU). This position reports to the BU Manager of Contracts.   In this role, Contract Manager 2 will be responsible for all aspects of the DCS OU contracts’ portfolio delivering successful financial performance, risk mitigation, change management, and customer satisfaction. Additionally, the successful candidate will be responsible for the direct supervision, management, and success of a staff of approximately 4 contracts professionals.  Specifically, the Contract Manager 2 will lead their team in conducting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, business strategy, legal requirements, and customer specifications. The Contract Manager 2 will also be required to provide objective-oriented direction utilizing management guidelines, general policies, and maintain a strong level of engagement, while dynamically leading, inspiring, motivating and developing a team of contract professionals. This position may the ability to travel 10% of time as required to support our major programs. The successful candidate will have excellent written and oral communication skills. Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of industry related experience in contract administration/management – OR – a Master’s degree with 6 years of industry related experience as outlined above .  • Working knowledge of Contracts Administration in a FAR/DFARS environment • Background in DoD contracting with prior experience with the USG and/or major defense contractor customers. • Experience negotiating and administering various contract types of varying sizes types of agreements. • Experienced with advanced proposal development, strategy and contract formation. • Prior experience presenting and negotiating to all levels of management. • Demonstrated leadership experience or su