Contracts Manager 2
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Redondo Beach
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: No
Description 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. 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 Redondo Beach, CA you'll be a
linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of
the possible from day one. This position is an Operating Unit
Manager position supporting the Multi-Domain Solutions OU within
the Multi-Domain Operations Division/ Advanced Capabilities
Contracts Business Unit. This position will work a 9/80 schedule,
with every other Friday off. The OU Contracts Manager 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.
You will ensure proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in
accordance with company policies, legal and customer requirements.
Final clearance (TS/SCI) is required in order to start. In this
job, you will: Responsible for personally developing and executing
contractual strategies to support a fast-paced Operating Unit Day
to Day responsibility for supporting dynamic high visibility / high
profile contractual capture initiatives, from pre-capture through
proposal submission and contractual execution Growing and building
a team of professionals Providing advice and counsel to senior
leadership on contractual risks and obligations along with
interpreting terms and conditions Oversee strategy, coordination,
approval, submittal and negotiation of proposals Other duties as
assigned Basic 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 Contract administration or contract
management experience Leadership experience 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
Preferred Qualifications: Contract administration or contract
management experience in Defense or Aerospace industry People
management experience Experience managing cost-type or firm fixed
price (FFP) procurement contract types, experience with Other
Transactions is a plus Experience with federal government
contracting requirements; FAR/DFAR interpretations Proposal
development experience Active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented
Information (SCI) clearance at time of application Soft Skills:
Proactive team player Can meet high performance expectations in a
dynamic work environment Ability to prioritize competing priorities
and deadlines Have excellent communication skills Are comfortable
being directly involved in customer negotiations Ability to work in
a fast-paced work environment 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. Curious about all the
exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click
the link below: https://www.northropgrumman.com/space Working at
Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a
comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help
you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total
Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site. Northrop
Grumman Total Rewards Primary Level Salary Range: $133,100.00 -
$199,700.00 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. Depending on the
position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift
differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit
http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required
for all positions with a government clearance and certain other
restricted positions.
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