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The Power and Control Systems (P/CS) Contracts team, located in Sykesville, MD is looking for a Manager, Contracts Administrator 1 to join our team. The Nuclear Power Systems and Advanced Controls supports a number of strategic programs and customers.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate:
Administers, extends, negotiates and terminates standard and nonstandard contracts.
Conducts 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.
Executes the flow of critical information between the program managers / program directors and internal stakeholders such as Global Supply Chain and Business Management, and the Law Department.
Examines estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Prepares bids; processes specifications, progress, and other reports; advises management of contractual rights and obligations; compiles and analyzes data; and maintains historical information.
Helps mentor and train the Contracts Team in all aspects above as part of team work and collaboration as well as Teambuilding initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and 7 years experience working in Contracts Administration or related field or 5 years with a Master’s degree
Demonstrated 1+ year(s) of leadership or supervisor experience
Proficiency in MS Office including Outlook, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint
Contracts Administration in a FAR/DFARS environment
Background in Defense contracting, prior experience with the USG and/or major defense contractor customers
Experience negotiating and administering various contract types of varying sizes and types of agreements
Strong proposal development skills, solid negotiation skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills
US Citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in a classified program environment
Familiarity with an enterprise resource planning (ERP) tool such as SAP
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance.
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Primary Level Salary Range: $105,000.00 - $157,600.00The 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.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and 7 years of experience in contracts administration or a related field, or a master's degree and 5 years of experience
- At least 1 year of leadership or supervisory experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint
- Contracts administration experience in a FAR/DFARS environment
- Background in defense contracting and prior experience with the U.S. government or major defense contractor customers
- Experience negotiating and administering various contract types and agreements
- Strong proposal development, negotiation, written communication, and oral communication skills
- U.S. citizenship
- Experience working in a classified program environment
- Familiarity with an enterprise resource planning tool such as SAP
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple medical plan options by region alongside dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Recent materials also highlight added family‑building support, including a dedicated fertility benefit.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) savings plan is positioned as competitive with a company match, auto‑escalation features, and access to an employee stock fund/ESPP. Official filings and benefits guides emphasize retirement as a core element of the Total Rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many sites offer a 9/80 schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible/telework options where program needs allow. Paid parental and caregiver leave are prominently featured, with recent enhancements for the delivering parent.
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