Contract Administrator Manager - Level 1

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

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 Contract Administrator Manager - Level 1, to lead the Closeouts organization for our Space Systems sector. This role reports to the Space Systems sector Director of Contracts, Property & Operations. This role can be located at any of our Space Systems sector locations including but not limited to : McLean VA; or Linthicum MD; or Dulles VA; or Chandler AZ; or Magna UT; or Redondo Beach CA.

This individual will provide strategic leadership and management for closeout efforts across the sector. This role requires interaction with customers, auditors, senior management, other NG sector leaders, and internal stakeholders.

Role and Impact:

• Lead a team of geographically dispersed closeout analysts in the management and administration of contract closeouts to get contract to Administratively Closed (ACL) Status.
• Set and implement the strategic direction for the Contract Closeout organization.
• Provide support to the Closure Team and foster a culture of growth and development across the Closeout organization.
• Establish/implement and update the closeouts procedures to ensure contract closeout compliance with NG and government/customer requirements.
• Maintain sector wide compliant closeout operations in accordance with company and sector policies and procedures, legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
• Lead contract closeout reporting and performance management, ensuring data accuracy and alignment with systems of record.
• Maintain and update contract closeout tracking tools with actuals from enterprise systems on a recurring cadence.
• Develop and deliver recurring metrics and dashboards to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Produce actional reporting to identify contracts ending within six months; contracts exceeding period of performance (PoP) end dates by more than 15 days; contracts reflecting late deliveries and root-cause drivers; contracts pending ACL status, including current workload and backlog; and fixed-price efforts pending closure beyond six months after PoP completion.
• Track contract final rates and coordinate prioritization as rates become available.
• Actively manage both backlog and current contract closeout efforts to meet closure requirements.
• Serve as primary interface to customers, auditors, senior management and other internal stakeholders for all matters related to contract closeouts.
• Identify and implement the necessary tools/systems needed to track and report on contract closeouts.
• Develop and maintain key closeout reporting information and metrics to monitor the health and status of our closeouts.
• Ensure compliance to FAR 4.804 and associated Federal Contracting regulations (NASA, Restricted).
• Continuously review and improve the processes, procedures and systems necessary for effective and efficient management of contract closeouts.
• Collaborate with other functional departments within the sector and enterprise to improve process, reporting and execution of contract closeout tasking.
• Ensure financial closeout is completed, including final rates, Release and Assignment completion, and resolution of all accounts receivable balances.
• Assist external and internal customers with closeout support or questions.
• Monitor shared closeout communication channels and support additional assignments as required to meet business objectives.
• Support special projects assigned by the Sector leadership.

As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in building collaborative teams and customer trust, you communicate well, foster strong teams, and embrace change.

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Will consider an additional 4 years of relevant contract experience in lieu of a degree.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing a team and determining prioritization of tasking to achieve results.
• Possess excellent problem solving, communication and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience in leading projects and achieving results.
• Strong leadership experience with proven ability to train and motivate team members towards operational excellence.
• Ability to analyze data to measure performance.
• Experience in developing and implementing processes and procedures.
• Experience supporting and/or performing compliance audits.
• Demonstrated ability to read and implement regulatory or compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership experience with proven ability to train and motivate team members towards operational excellence.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret security clearance. US citizenship is a prerequisite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and associated Federal Contracting Regulations.
• Experience in operating across multiple Enterprise Resource (ERP) systems.
• Current U.S. Government DoD Secret or TS/SCI security clearance.
• In-depth understanding of contract operations and government property management policies, regulations and compliance requirements.

You'll be a great fit if you:

• Have demonstrated the ability to lead and motivate your team.
• Make data-drive decisions.
• Can research and use regulatory knowledge to determine actions and next steps.
• Have experience working with auditors.
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to present to leadership.
• Have a history of developing highly effective customer relations (both internal and external stakeholders) and collaborating with others.

About Space Sector: We are an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers.

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below: https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Primary Level Salary Range: $95,000.00 - $165,000.00

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.