Contract Administrator/ Principal Contract Administrator

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

At Northrop Grumman, we take pride in developing revolutionary systems to support national defense and push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Our employees are provided opportunities to collaborate across diverse teams and create strategic advancements for critical future business.

The Advanced Systems Operating Unit (OU) within the Advanced Mission Capabilities Business Unit is seeking a motivated professional for a Contract Administrator/ Principal Contract Administrator. The successful candidate will work closely on a day-to-day basis with the OU leadership team, including Program Management, Business Management, Global Supply Chain, and other functional teams throughout the OU. This position will be located on-site in our Missions Systems Sector in Linthicum, MD.

What You Will Get To Do:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

For a Contract Administrator (A02):

• Prioritize proposal activities and working on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Identify contractual risks and mitigate with appropriate contract provisions.
• Serve as key business advisor to the Program Managers on contractual and operational matters.
• Plan and execute successful contract negotiations of a complex nature and achieve targeted profit rates, and favorable terms and conditions to assist in mitigating risk and meeting overall financial goals.
• Make decisions in a timely manner under tight deadlines and pressure.
• Offer guidance and work collaboratively with a multitude of organizations ranging from technical, program, finance, global supply chain, and security for seamless contract administration.

For a Principal Contract Administrator (A03):

• Conduct 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.
• Work under general supervision to develop solutions to both routine and complex contractual matters to ensure company compliance with contract requirements on assigned programs.
• Review terms and conditions to address provisions and risks of financial terms, acceptance criteria, delivery requirements, warranty, intellectual property, termination provisions, indemnification and all other potential risk areas and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and manage written communications with internal and external customers for assigned contractual matters.
• Ensure timely delivery of all contractual deliverables and submission of invoices, proposals, and data calls.
• Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements, manage contract changes and maintain historical information.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications - Contract Administrator:

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 3 years of applicable (internal or external) work experience or a Master's degree or JD with a minimum of 1 year previous experience (ideally in contracts, subcontracts, finance, or other business management related function). We will consider 7 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) and Adobe
• Ability to travel occasionally.

Basic Qualifications - Principal Contract Administrator:

• For Band 3: Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 6 years directly related experience or a Master's degree with a minimum of 4 years directly related experience. Will consider 10 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) and Adobe
• Ability to travel occasionally.

Preferred Qualifications for both levels:

• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS as well as experience with different contract types is preferred.
• Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance with most recent periodic investigation that has been completed in the last five years.
• Experience in the Aerospace and/or Defense Industry.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functional teams.
• Experience with USG and Prime customers.

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

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Primary Level Salary Range: $70,600.00 - $105,800.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $87,000.00 - $130,600.00

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.