Contracts Administrator - Level 3 or 4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: No 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. 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 are welcome. As a Contracts Administrator – Level 3 or 4, 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? Your Role And Impact Act as the primary interface with the customer for contractual issues Monitor contract and associated program to ensure that contractual obligations are communicated and understood Participate in contract proposal preparation, contract negotiations, contract administration, and customer contract activities to manage assigned contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications 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 Enter and maintain contract data into Contract Management System and Enterprise Accounting System Ensure timely delivery of all contractual deliverables and submission of invoices Ability to manage classified and unclassified workloads Other duties as assigned If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team! This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4. Basic Qualifications For Level 3 Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of contracts experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of contracts experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of contracts experience Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree Requires an active U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access Experience in contracts, proposals, business management or other similar industry experience Basic Qualifications For Level 4 Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of contracts experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of contracts experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of contracts experience Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree Requires an active U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access Experience in contracts, proposals, business management or other similar industry experience Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of FAR/DFAR requirements Knowledge of multiple contract types including Firmed Fixed Price (FFP), Time & Materials, Cost Plus Fixed Fee or Cost-Plus Award Fee National Contracts Management Association (NCMA) Certification Current, active U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret/SCI security clearance Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Total Rewards 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. Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00 Secondary 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. EEO Statement 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 . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Northrop Grumman