Contracts Administrator - Level 4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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.

If forging a secure future excites you, look no further! Northrop Grumman's Space Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration is welcome. As a Contracts Administrator – ​Level 4 (Senior Principal), your role at ​Redondo Beach, CA, will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security. Ready to join forces with our visionary team? #definingpossible 

Our Contracts Administrator is responsible for supporting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration and customer contact activities to provide and ensure proper contract execution and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements and customer requirements. You will be an embedded member of the program management team, supporting program success and new growth opportunities.   

Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept: 

• Monitor contracts and associated program(s) to ensure contractual obligations are communicated and understood, providing general contract adherence oversight

• Participate in contract proposal coordination and preparation to ensure timely submission to customers

• Participate in contract negotiations, contract administration, and customer contract activities to manage assigned contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications 

• Offer guidance and work collaboratively with a multitude of organizational functions ranging from technical, program, finance, global supply chain and security for seamless contract administration

• Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements, prepare and manage contract change requests for review and approval; maintain historical information 

• 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

• Build customer confidence despite geographical separation as well as be able to effectively cultivate those relationships

• Enter and maintain contract data into Contract Management System or Enterprise Accounting System 

• Other duties as assigned 

Why You? You're the candidate we're searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators. 

Basic Qualifications – Level 4:  

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of professional experience  

• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree

• Working knowledge of FAR, DFAR or government acquisition regulations 

• Experience working with MS Office Suite and Adobe 

• ​​No clearance required to start

What counts as professional experience: 

• Business Management (Finance, Pricing and Cost Estimating, Regulatory Compliance, Risk and Earn Value Management) 

• Legal / Contract Law (contract formation, disputes resolution, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) knowledge) 

• Global Supply Chain Management (Purchasing, International Sourcing, Export/Trade Compliance) 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Contract administration or contract management experience in Defense or Aerospace industry 

• 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 

• Department of Defense (DoD) Clearance

You'll be a great fit if you: 

• Can meet high performance expectations in a dynamic work environment 

• Have excellent communication skills 

• Make decisions in a timely manner under tight deadlines and pressure

• Prioritize activities while working on multiple tasks simultaneously

• Are comfortable being directly involved in customer negotiations 

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.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00

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.