Sentinel – Contracts Manager 3

Requires a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 8 years in contract administration/management or related field; Master’s degree with 6 years of experience; or a High School diploma (or equivalent) and 12 years of experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree
Requires 3 years of experience in a formal management position
Requires experience negotiating and administering various contract types of varying sizes and types of agreements
Requires experience with pricing principles and FAR/DFARS as well as associated Federal Contracting regulations
Requires experience with advanced proposal strategy, contract formation and customer relationships
Requires US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Act as a strategic contractual leader managing a team of Professionals, and providing guidance to compliantly achieve company and customer objectives.
Provide advice on contractual risks, liabilities, and obligations; devise, recommend and implement creative and innovative solutions and negotiation strategies.
Navigate complex contractual issues; develop productive relationships with customer counterparts.
Abide by the highest ethical standards for personal conduct and provide the requisite leadership to ensure compliance with Northrop Grumman ethical standards and requirements, and company policies and procedures.
Administers, extends, negotiates and terminates standard and nonstandard contracts.
Conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
Examines estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Prepares bids; processes specifications, progress, and other reports; advises management of contractual rights and obligations; compiles and analyzes data; and maintains historical information.