Manager Contract Administration

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Manager, Contract Administrator 1 to lead contracts administration for the Conventional Launch Programs within the Launcher Operating Unit, Marine Systems Business Unit of the Maritime/Land Systems & Sensors Division. This position will be based in Sunnyvale, CA. The successful candidate will have full management responsibility for multiple contracts professionals. The successful candidate will be responsible for cradle-to-grave administration (business development phase through contract closeout), negotiations, and delivering strong customer satisfaction, successful financial performance and risk mitigation. This position will require an understanding of terms and conditions and the ability to negotiate all types of contractual instruments and agreements. It is key that the Manager, Contract Administrator 1 has the ability to provide concise and effective communication through presentations, written documentation, or email format with different levels of management. Additionally, the Manager, Contract Administrator 1 must be a role model for diversity and inclusion by seeking out and including diverse opinions and perspectives. They must have the ability to solve complex problems by actively seeking information and new ideas from a variety of sources. Responsibilities include: Reviewing and responding to RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs. Reviewing process specifications, progress, and other reports. Advising management of contractual rights and obligations. Preparing bids/proposals, administering, extending, negotiating and terminating standard and nonstandard contracts IAW company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. Examining estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness. Reviewing and approving contractual documents. Planning and executing successful contract negotiations of a complex nature. Achieving targeted profit rates and favorable terms and conditions to assist in meeting profit and cash goals. Providing direction based upon the contract requirements and change management discipline. Making decisions in a timely manner. Working with program, finance, supply chain, legal, security, and other functions. Building strong customer intimacy and engaging with employees. Conducting staff meetings and one on one sessions with direct reports. Assessing the business needs on assigned programs and working/elevating actions as needed. Executing mid-year and year-end performance evaluations.