Contracts Administrator (Level 3 or 4)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available Clearance Required for Start: Yes Clearance Type: Secret Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time 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. Job Overview Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Contracts Professional Level 3 (Principal Contracts Administrator) or Contracts Professional Level 4 (Sr. Principal Contracts Administrator) to join its team of qualified and diverse individuals supporting our Strike Division. This position will be located on-site at the Melbourne, FL or Palmdale, CA offices. The role will follow our 9/80 schedule (nine-hour days Monday through Thursday, every other Friday off). Primary Job Duties Act as primary interface with the customer for contractual issues. Monitor contract and associated program to ensure contractual obligations are communicated and understood. Participate in contract proposal preparation, contract negotiations, contract administration, and customer contact activities to manage assigned contracts 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. Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements, manage contract changes, and 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. Prepare and manage written communications with internal and external customers for assigned contractual matters. Enter and maintain contract data into the Contract Management System or Enterprise Accounting System. Ensure timely delivery of all contractual deliverables and submission of invoices. Basic Qualifications for Principal Level 3 Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of professional work experience related to contracts, proposals, business management, or similar industry; OR Master’s Degree and 3 years of professional work experience. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. Knowledge of FAR/DFAR requirements. Knowledge of multiple contract types including Firm Fixed Price, Time & Materials or Cost Plus Fixed Fee. Must have an active US Government Secret or higher clearance (background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled in Continuous Evaluation). Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance. Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Level 4 Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years of professional work experience related to contracts, proposals, business management, or similar industry; OR Master’s Degree and 6 years of professional work experience. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. Knowledge of FAR/DFAR requirements. Knowledge of multiple contract types including Firm Fixed Price, Time & Materials or Cost Plus Fixed Fee. Must have an active US Government Secret or higher clearance (background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled in Continuous Evaluation). Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance. Preferred Additional Qualifications Prior experience within aerospace or defense. Experience with incentive fee and award fee contract types. Contract Management Certification (Certified Professional Contract Manager, Certified Commercial Contract Manager, Certified Federal Contract Manager, Certified Contract Management Associate). Current, active US Government TS/SCI Security Clearance, or ability to obtain a clearance. Benefits and Compensation Salary ranges are dependent on position level and location and follow our geographic salary bands: Florida Level 3: $81,400 – $122,000 Florida Level 4: $101,400 – $152,200 California Level 3: $94,200 – $141,200 California Level 4: $117,500 – $176,300 Salary bands for this position range from $81,400 to $141,200 (Primary Level) and $101,400 to $176,300 (Secondary Level). Additional pay may include overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and potential long‑term incentives for certain senior roles. Benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Equal Opportunity Employment Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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