Contracts Administrator - Level 2

Contracts Administrator - Level 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

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.

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 2, 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. This position requires the incumbent to work full-time on-site at the Redondo Beach, CA location. NO TELEWORK will be considered. Candidates with Aerospace, Space Defense Contract experience is preferred.

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 2 :

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of professional contracts related 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
• ACTIVE Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret (TS) Clearance and/or Special Compartmented Information Access (SCI) upon application

What counts as professional experience:

• Business Management Contracts Experience (Finance, Pricing and Cost Estimating, Regulatory Compliance, Risk and Earn Value Management)
• Legal / Contract Law (contract formation, disputes resolution, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) knowledge)

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

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.

Northrop Grumman Total Rewards Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00

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.