
Contracts Manager 3 - 17514
Compensation
Ready to Apply?
This will take you to Northrop Grumman's application page
Job Description
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 Defense Systems is seeking a Contracts Manager 3. This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) Ground Base Strategic Deterrent program.
This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
What You’ll Get To Do:
Lead the newly created Launch Systems Segment in all aspects of contracts administration; this includes:
FAR based Contracting
Military Construction
Lead a team of junior and senior contracts professionals
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
You’ll Bring These Qualifications:
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 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
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
Current, active Secret or Top Secret security clearance
Experience leading a graphically diverse team
Familiarity with Northrop Grumman Contracts processes and procedures
#SentinelLeadership
Primary Level Salary Range: $137,800.00 - $206,600.00The 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.Optimize Your Resume for This Job
Get a match score and see exactly which keywords you're missing
Job Details
- Category
- Business & Finance
- Employment Type
- Contract
- Location
- United States-Utah-Roy, United States
- Posted
- Jan 14, 2026, 07:00 PM
- Listed
- Jan 15, 2026, 02:37 PM
- Compensation
- $137,800 - $206,600 per year
About Northrop Grumman
Part of the growing space industry ecosystem pushing humanity toward interplanetary exploration.
More Roles at Northrop Grumman





Similar Business & Finance Roles



Found this role interesting?