Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our inclusive team. As a Contracts Manager - Manager Level 2 (Mid-Level Manager), located in Dulles, VA you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This role is to supervise a team of three (3) direct reports and directly supporting a portfolio in the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Operating Unit.
Our Contracts Manager will be responsible for leading, strategizing and conducting proposal preparation, contract negotiations and administration and customer contact activities. You will ensure proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal and customer requirements.
Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept:

Review, negotiate, manage and closeout the contract process
* Provide advice and counsel to senior leadership on contractual risks and obligations along with interpreting terms and conditions
* Oversee strategy, coordination, pricing, approval, submittal and negotiation of proposals
* Other duties as assigned
As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering inclusivity. Skilled in building diverse teams and customer trust, you communicate well, champion excellence, and embrace change.
Why You? You're the candidate we're searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.
Your Expertise - Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 6+ years of professional experience
* Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
* Leadership experience
* Government contracting experience that includes FAR/DFAR
* Experience with MS Office Suite
* Requires an active U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access
What Sets You Apart:

NCMA certification
* Proposal development and pricing experience
* Risk analysis experience
Your Unique Contribution:

Are a proactive team player
* Have the ability to prioritize competing priorities and deadlines
* Have strong communication skills
About Tactical Space Systems: Leading designer, producer and supplier of spacecraft components that power and enable satellites of all classes. The premier source for mission-enabling, space-qualified deployable booms, masts and backing structures.
About Business Management: Integrates sector financial/business strategies, overseeing accounting, contracts, pricing, compliance, and asset management.
Salary Range: *$129,300 - $193,900
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.