Are you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman Space Sector is the place for you. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Contracts Manager – Level 3 to join our Launch & Exploration Division - Propulsion Systems business unit team in Magna, UT. This position is 100% onsite. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.
Northrop Grumman’s Propulsion System business unit is seeking a Senior Manager, Contracts to lead a Contracts team for our Space Launch and Strategic System Programs (SSP) Operating Units. You will be responsible for leading, strategizing, and conducting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration and customer contact activities to provide and ensure proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer requirements. The lead will also oversee and direct the daily activities of Contracts employees engaged in these activities.
In this job, you will:
Responsible for highly effective internal/external customer contractual relations for multiple business segments
Responsible for the effective review, negotiation, management, and closeout of contracts
Responsible for the effective strategy, coordination, pricing, approval, submittal, and negotiation of proposals
Primary responsibility for effective customer negotiations of contract scope, price, terms, and conditions
Provide advice and counsel to senior leadership on contractual rights/obligations and interpretation of terms and conditions, as well as methods for change, risk assessment and mitigation, and cash management
Must be able to successfully manage multiple moderately complex contracts and contract actions simultaneously that may involve significant risk with little consultation with management
Work under general supervision while using sound judgment to develop creative solutions to both routine and complex contractual matters while ensuring business unit compliance with customer requirements and company policies,
Must be able to serve as an example and mentor to 3 direct reports who are managers that professionally lead and direct the daily activities of the contracts management employees, and delegate work assignments; to ensure compliance, accuracy, and accomplish timely work assignment completion
Must be able to support the establishment of policies, processes, and tools and identify and communicate key contacts within the organization to assists the teams in understanding and performing their daily responsibilities
Lead and/or participate in team building with internal functions (e.g. Program Management, Finance, Engineering, Safety and Mission Assurance, Supply Chain Management and Business Development)
Other duties as assigned
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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Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience in Contract Administration including people management experience, or related field; – OR – Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience in Contract Administration including people management experience, or related field
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
Experience with proposal development and pricing, risk identification, contract negotiation, customer liaison, budgeting/cost control
Experience and knowledge in understanding and interpreting FAR/DFAR, CAS, and government contracting
Leadership experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
Master of Business Administration
NCMA certification is a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, presentation skills and computer skills
Soft Skills
Ability to deal effectively with competing priorities and deadlines and work with all levels of employees
Demonstrated proactive team player who possesses excellent problem solving, communication, and organizational skills.
Demonstrated excellent decision-making skills supporting resolution of complex problems while minimizing risk.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree with 8 or more years of contract administration experience, including people management, or a related field
- Alternatively, a master’s degree with 6 or more years of contract administration experience, including people management, or a related field
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
- Experience with proposal development and pricing
- Experience identifying risks
- Experience with contract negotiation and customer liaison activities
- Experience with budgeting and cost control
- Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and government contracting
- Leadership experience
- Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at application, current and within scope
- Master of Business Administration
- NCMA certification
- Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and computer skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines while working with employees at all levels
- Proactive teamwork, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
- Excellent decision-making skills for resolving complex problems and minimizing risk
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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What We Do
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
