Mgr Contract Admin 2 MS / 093397

Description:
The Defense Systems Division (DSD) of Northrop Grumman Space & Mission Systems Corp. has an immediate opportunity for a senior level Contracts professional to perform as a Contracts Manager supporting the contractual and proposal operations in the DLS Operating Unit located in Herndon, VA. The successful candidate will be able to provide responsible advice and counsel on a wide range of contractual, financial and business issues and perform as an expert in all matters involving the interpretation and application of company contracting policies and procedures. The successful candidate is also responsible for: - All aspects of portfolio from the business development phase, delivering customer satisfaction, building customer relationships and timely responses to both external and internal customers. - Assessing situations and making appropriate recommendations and/or taking appropriate actions. - Ensuring that contractual risks are identified and mitigated with appropriate contract provisions. - Serve as key business advisor to the Program Team on contractual, proposal and operational matters. - Planning and executing successful contract negotiations and achieving targeted profit rates, as well as, favorable terms and conditions to assist DSD in meeting profit and cash goals. - Negotiating skillfully in difficult situations, producing sound contract terms and conditions, teaming agreements, contract amendments/modifications, which are expected to mitigate/minimize company risks for highly complex contracts. - Responsibility includes being able to make decisions in a timely manner under tight deadlines and pressure, offers guidance and works cooperatively with a multitude of organizations ranging from technical, program, finance, subcontracts, pricing and security for seamless contract administration. Bachelors with 18 years of experience in Contract Administration Thorough knowledge of pricing principals and FAR/DFARS and associated Federal Contracting regulations a must. Ability to apply sound judgment to proposal strategy, contract formation and customer relationships.Exceptional organizational, verbal and written communication skills Assets: Self Starter, Problem Solver and multi-tasker Process improvement oriented International contracting and business experience.