Contracts Administrator - Level 3

Contract Administrator - Level 3

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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our inclusive team. As a Contract Administrator - Level 3, located in Chandler, AZ, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position can also be based out of Melbourne, FL.

A Contract Administrator produces high quality Contract Management related products supporting the NGSP Launch and Exploration Division (LED) Targets and Interceptors Operating Unit (TAIOU) programs. This position requires a basic understanding of DOD contracting, excellent communication skills, strong technology acumen in M365, as well as interpersonal and organizational skills. The ideal candidate is a team player; but also, a strong independent contributor with strong leadership skills, demonstrated problem-solving skills, and a detail-oriented approach.

In this job, you will:

• 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 achieving targeted profit rates, favorable terms and conditions on both contracts and other agreements inclusive of teaming agreements required to assist in mitigating risk and meeting overall financial goals
• Maintain our excellent working relationship with customers to effectively communicate, administer, modify, negotiate and terminate standard and nonstandard contractual agreements.
• Make decisions in a timely manner under tight deadlines
• Offer guidance and work collaboratively with a multitude of organizations ranging from engineering, program management, finance, global supply chain, and security for seamless contract administration
• Enter and manage data in the Contract Management System (CMS)
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant professional contracts experience - OR - Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant professional contracts experience.
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
• Experience negotiating and administering various contract types
• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR requirements.
• Knowledge of multiple contract types including Fixed Price and Cost Type with various fee structures.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Secret clearance at time of application
• Recent experience as a Contracts Administrator for Department of Defense contracts
• Current Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS
• MBA or JD

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.