RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

The Weapon Systems (WS) Division within Defense Systems sector, is seeking a Director of Contracts and Government Property (D1) leader who will champion innovation, strategic thought, and is committed to business performance success. This position will be a direct report to the Director of Contracts & Government Property for WS Division. This position will be based in Elkton, Maryland. Candidate will also be considered in one of the respective business sites: Linthicum, Maryland, Ronkonkoma, New York, or Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Through its Propulsion Systems and Control (PS&C) business portfolio, the Director of Contracts and Government Property (D1) leader will provide contractual and strategic leadership, as well as manage all contract and government property administration efforts. The business portfolios has a varied portfolio of Development, Production and Sustainment contracts of various contract types. This position requires regular interaction with executive management at the Business Unit, Division, Sector and Corporate levels, plus the customer base. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to lead an engaging team with a challenging portfolio of contract different contract types, develop highly effective customer relations (both internal and external stakeholders), possess excellent problem solving, communication and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and deadlines.

Key Highlights of What You’ll Get to Do:

• Position directly reports to the WS Division Director of Contracts and Government Property
• Key business partner to the PS&C executive leadership, program management, business management and capture team leadership to drive innovative solutions, with speed and agility, to complex business scenarios.
• Champion a team of management and professionals responsible for contracts, business operations, and government property inclusive of its international business portfolios.
• Execute with speed and agility, contracting initiatives in support of the business financial objectives.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in appropriate discipline with minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience to include and in-depth understanding of Government acquisition policies, regulations and proposal compliance requirements.
• Strong technical contracts and/or government property experience background to include proposal development and negotiation skills.
• Ability to mentor and lead.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, oral and written communication skill.
• Experience leading teams, including cross-functional/cross-organization teams.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills; ability to make recommendations and provide guidance to effectively bring projects to completion.
• 10 % travel time is required.
• US Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications:
Candidates with any of these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

• Candidate to be seated in one of the respective business sites, Elkton, Maryland, Linthicum, Maryland, Ronkonkoma, New York, or Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
• Proficiency in Government Property management.
• Proven experience in administering various contract types of varying sizes, inclusive of international contracting.
• Experience in operating across multiple ERP systems (Cost Point, and 1ERP).
• Proven ability to make sound decisions in a timely manner, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills, possessing solid written and verbal communication skills, to ensure team performance aligns to program objectives and compliance in a regulated industry.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and associated Federal Contracting Regulations with the ability to apply sound judgment to proposal strategy, contract formation and customer relationships.

Salary Range: $157,500.00 - $259,900.00

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.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.