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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector will be seeking a Contracts Manager Level 1 to lead the Sector Contracts Compliance, Policy, and related functions. This position will report directly to the Director of Compliance for Contracts, Government Property, and Pricing for NGDS. The Job Location is on site to an NGDS site.

This manager will be responsible for managing overall Sector contracts compliance health. While the position will currently have no direct reports there will be multiple focal points across the DS Sector will rely on the leadership of this position.

Responsibilities:

+ Fielding internal NG corporate audits and responding as necessary.

+ Schedule, conduct and adjudicate Contract Self Assessments and provide resulting assessments and recommendations.

+ Periodically presenting to sector executive leadership on progress and status of Self Assessments including trends and issues confronting the sector.

+ Identify FAR [Federal Acquisition Regulations] and all its related regulations including the DFARS, agency specific regulations updates and communicate to the contracts community.

+ Work closely with Sector Contract Operations to create/update training based on findings during the Self Assessments and internal audits.

+ Prepare RCCAs. [Root Cause and Correction Actions]. This includes both internal company audits and external Government/Customer audits.

+ Assist with the update, creation, review of Sector procedures in accordance with corporate-wide strategies and policies.

+ Responsibilities will include offering compliance knowledge to proposals, contracts, modifications to contracts that identify risks and offering risk mitigations.

+ Leading monthly contract update publications, and assisting with contract notices.

+ Attend NGDS HQ meetings and corporate working group meetings as scheduled/required.

Basic Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution with 8 years of relevant experience or master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience in property (U.S. Government/DoD/Commercial) administration; or 4 years of relevant experience with a PHD We will also consider 12 years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.

+ Thorough knowledge of the FAR/DFARS related to contract administration.

+ Knowledge and proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite of Applications.

+ Ability to travel 25% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Knowledge of & ability to use SAP/S4.

+ Ability to obtain/maintain Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance

+ Demonstrated interest regarding industry trends, best practices, and researching regulatory updates

Salary Range: $102,400.00 - $153,600.00

The 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.