• 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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Primary Level Salary Range: $133,100.00 - $199,700.00The 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.