Contract Administration Manager 2

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector is seeking a Contract Administrator Manager 2 to join its team of qualified, and diverse professionals. This position will be located on site in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Candidates that are able to work from another Northrop Grumman site may be considered, but Lake Charles is the preferred location. The successful applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Defense Systems Sector and will support the Logistics and Fabrications Solutions Operating Unit in Lake Charles. Candidate will be responsible for managing a small team of contract administrators. Candidate must be a self-starter with the ability to manage customer relationships while collaborating with program and functional team members to facilitate successful contract execution and resolve emerging issues. Candidate must have knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS). Candidate must also have experience with and aptitude for managing contracts within a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Essential Functions: This position will provide leadership, support, professional development, and training as needed in all aspects of the contracts discipline. The candidate will builds and lead a team of highly motivated and effective contract professionals to include training, mentoring/guidance, directing daily activities, delegating work assignments, and ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely work assignment completion of direct reports. Strong computer skills to include data tracking, reporting and analysis. This position will ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. The candidate will be able to compile and analyze data, maintain historical information, and engage in strategic priorities as needed. The position is responsible for supervision and development of several Contract Administrator employees that support the Operating Unit. This includes responsibility for hiring, training, and assigning the workload for its direct reports.