Contracts Manager 3

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Clearfield
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Contracts Manager 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Aerostructures Business Unit. This leadership role will be located in Clearfield, UT. As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You create trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement, and respond vigorously to change. You ensure that your team has the information and tools needed to perform at their best. You demonstrate our committed pursuit of applying innovation to meet the requirements of our customer. You create and execute strategies that result in sustainable value creation that delivers measurable results. If this is YOU…keep reading! Essential Functions: Builds and leads a team of highly motivated and effective contracts professionals, providing leadership, training, guidance, and career development to direct reports and broader organization; Administers contracts, including compliance with contractual requirements, interprets contract requirements for program and functional leadership, drafts and transmits formal correspondence, coordinates deliverables with requisite stakeholders, ensures timely invoicing and payment, and reviews and executes contract modifications; Serves as the primary interface with the procuring contracting officer (PCO) and the administrative contracting officer (ACO); Leverages data analytics to drive compliance, timeliness, and inform business area decision-making; Identifies, develops, and recommends risk mitigation strategies to address complex issues; Conducts proposal preparation; serves as the lead for the proposal contracts volume and partners closely with Pricing & Estimating and the Capture/Business Development team to develop and implement proposal strategies; Reviews and provides feedback on customer RFIs, draft RFPs, and RFPs, guiding the program on the implications of model contract terms and conditions; Guides the program and Contracts organization on the implications of model contract terms and conditions; Facilitates the proposal review process and ensures internal reviews are conducted in accordance with company policies and procedures; partners with P&E and the Capture team to create briefings for internal reviews; and Develops process improvements and cultivate new resources to drive efficiencies across the portfolio. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and 9 years of experience in Contracts or a related field OR Master’s degree from an accredited university with 7 years of experience in Contracts or a related field; Prior experience with DoW and/or commercial aviation contracts and a variety of contract types such as Cost Plus, Fixed Price, T&M, etc.; Excellent written and oral communication skills; and Demonstrated understanding of and experience with the FAR, DFARS, and commercial contracts. Ability to obtain a top secret clearance. Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience as a contracts manager leading a team of contracts professionals. We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly inclusive environment! We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself. Every ERG is inclusive of all employees! Does this sound like what you're looking for? At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program. Primary Level Salary Range: $137,800.00 - $206,600.00 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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