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Northrop Grumman Director Contracts Administration 2 in Linthicum, Maryland
Requisition ID: R10181919
Category: Business Management
Location: Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America | Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States of America | San Diego, California, United States of America | Woodland Hills, California, United States of America | Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America | Sunnyvale, California, United States of America | Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States of America | Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America
Clearance Type: Polygraph
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available: 1
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.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a highly qualified Senior Director of Contracts, Operations and Government Property (D2) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The Director will be an integral member of the sector Contracts, Compliance and Pricing & Estimating leadership team and will be welcomed into an environment where input is invited, growth is encouraged, and mutual support is the standard. This role reports directly to the Mission Systems Vice President of Contracts & Pricing and Corporate Compliance Officer.
This in-office position may be in Linthicum, MD; Rolling Meadows, IL; Fairfax, VA; Woodland Hills, CA; Chantilly, VA; Annapolis, MD, or Baltimore, MD .
This position is comprised of operational and compliance elements structured to drive continuous efficiencies through identification and integration of best practices, centralization of key processes and procedures and effective utilization of resources. The successful candidate will also collaborate with the Digital Transformation Office (DTO), other sectors and functions sharing best practices, technology and tool sets to drive efficient performance outcomes to support business objectives.
The successful candidate must be enthusiastic about change, learning and process improvement, and be proactive. They must also work independently, act with a sense of urgency, possess excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills, and skilled in looking for ways to help our teams get work done more efficiently and effectively while always ensuring compliance and driving the strategic direction. In addition, the successful candidate must be able to lead an engaged, geographically dispersed team and develop highly effective stakeholder relationships.
What You'll Get to Do:
The Director of Contracts, Operations, and Government Property serves as a trusted advisor and partner to the sector Vice President of Contracts, Pricing & Estimating (P&E), and Corporate Compliance Officer with the following:
Continuous Improvement:
Identify sector focus areas for process improvement/streamlining and development and execution of operational initiatives.
Work with management teams within the division and sector to develop innovative solutions for complex processes and issues.
Drive execution of strategic initiatives and tasks working with cross-functional teams and business leaders across the organization and enterprise.
Act as the focal point with Corporate Contracts & Pricing to ensure widespread company best business practice utilization, and lead in the development of tools to meet organizational objectives.
Employee 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 diversity and inclusion by seeking out and including diverse opinions and perspectives, to include the ability to solve complex problems with new ideas from a variety of sources.
Organize and implement employee engagement activities such as, Leader Site Visits, Roundtable discussions, All Hands and Leadership Forums, etc.
Stakeholder Management and Communications:
Support Sector and Corporate Contracts Councils and provide resources and briefings to assist with identification and completion of key strategic initiatives.
Cultivates internal and external customer relationships and support Government/Industry forums, councils and audits to include interface with DCAA and DCMA.
Drive internal reporting systems and metrics to provide key insights for management decision-making.
Internal Process & Tools:
Oversee the management of policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance.
Develop and deploy data analytics and tools to help drive compliance, timeliness, and inform business area decision-making.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree with 12+ years' or a Master’s Degree with 10+ years of relevant professional experience, of which 4 years minimum must include management experience.
Broad experience in managing contracts throughout the acquisition life cycle, to include reviewing and approving contractual documents for protection of the company’s contractual posture and adherence to company policy.
Experience in early business deal shaping, risk identification/mitigation, proposal development, negotiation skills, change management, customer intimacy.
Experience leading and supporting Property Management teams ensuring assets are managed throughout their lifecycle in accordance with applicable regulations (e.g. FAR Part 45, FAR 52.245-1 and DFARS 252) and company policies.
Knowledge of and experience with Pricing and Estimating (P&E) methodologies, quality, and compliance requirements (FAR/DFARS).
Demonstrated experience driving continuous efficiencies through identification and integration of best practices, centralization of key processes, and procedures and effective utilization of resources.
Experience in developing and deploying data analytics and tools to help drive compliance, timeliness, and inform business area decision-making.
Collaboration experience with the Digital Transformation Office (DTO), other sectors and functions sharing best practices, technology and tool sets.
Demonstrated experience and ability to lead meetings with government customers and/or regulatory organizations building customer engagement.
US Citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong understanding of Northrop Grumman culture and demonstrated success effectively working across the enterprise.
Active US Top Secret Security clearance.
Master Certification of Procurement and Contracts Management or NCMA Certification (CPCM, CFCM and/or CCCM).
Knowledge of Government Property regulations.
Knowledge of FAR, DFAR, CAS, TINA and other Government procurement regulations as they pertain to bid/costing proposals.
Knowledge of Contract Management System (CMS), SAP.
Salary Range: $203,900 - $320,500
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.