Contract Administrator (Level 2 or Level 3)

Northrop Grumman • Redondo Beach, CA

112d • $73,900 - $110,900

About The Position

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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Contract Administrator (Level 2 or Level 3) to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA. This position offers a 9/80 schedule and will be based in-office. The Contracts Administrator will 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. As primary interface with customer, the Contracts Administrator will ensure that contractual obligations are communicated and understood, ensure fulfillment of contract requirements, manage contract changes, be proactive in administering each contract and maintain historical information. Our team is highly driven to learn, grow and be a part of the future of Aeronautics vehicles, all the while focused on knowledge sharing and collaboration within our team and internal program teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience or a Master's degree with experience in contracts management/administration for Level 2.
• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience or a Master's degree and 3 years of experience for Level 3.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and/or government regulations.
• Working knowledge of US Government contracting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
• US Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with negotiating FAR terms and conditions.
• Law, business, or relevant advanced degree.

Responsibilities

• Participate in contract proposal preparation, contract negotiations, and contract administration.
• Manage assigned contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Ensure that contractual obligations are communicated and understood.
• Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements and manage contract changes.
• Maintain historical information related to contracts.
• Develop solutions to both routine and complex contractual matters.
• Prepare written communications with internal and external customers for assigned contractual matters.
• Maintain contract data in Contract Management System and/or Enterprise Accounting System.
• Ensure timely delivery of all contractual deliverables and submission of invoices.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Exceptional benefits/healthcare.
• 9/80 work schedule.
• 401K matching program.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Company paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree