Contracts Manager - Level 3

Skip to main contentHomeProfileJob SearchApplicationsMy EventsJoin Talent NetworkSign InSingle PositionView All JobsContracts Manager - Level 3United States-California-Redondo Beach +3 moreApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionJob IDR10241191RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.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 collaborative teams. As a Contracts Manager – Level 3 located in Redondo Beach, CA, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. The preferred location for this role is Redondo Beach, CA . May consider one of the following major Space sector locations: Linthicum, MD; Hanover, MD; or San Diego, CA with frequent travel to Redondo Beach, CA . This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.We are seeking a highly qualified, pivotal people leader to influence and enable the strategic direction of the Mission Enabling Products (MEP) Business Unit (BU) headquarted in Redondo Beach, CA.  This individual will have effective contractual management purview over the BU, defining the art of the possible from day one, while also fostering strong stakeholder management. The candidate selected will join our team of talented individuals, be a key member of the business unit leadership team supporting the MEP BU Vice President and be a direct report to the Intelligence Systems Division’s Sr. Director of Contracts.In this role, the selected candidate will be responsible for leading a team of contracts professionals who will be strategizing and conducting proposal preparation, contract negotiations and administration and customer contract activities. Ensuring proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal and customer requirements.This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Contractual Leadership:Drive financial outcomes by demonstrating ownership and leading the team to deliver strong financial performance, and ensuring good business dealsCreate and execute contractual strategies that result in sustainable value creation that deliver measurable resultsMake decisions with speed, offer guidance and work collaboratively with a multitude of organizations.Achieve top performance through proactive risk and change managementEvaluate, analyze, integrate, and communicate Pricing, Estimating and Financial impacts, cost issues and risks to senior and executive leadershipEmployee Development and Engagement:Build and develop high-performing teams that achieve success through a strong culture of early engagement, internal collaboration, and critical thinking including cross-functional/cross-organization teams.Lead and foster professional development through choreographed training, learning by doing initiatives, coaching and mentoring.Serve as a role model for...