Contract Administrator (Security Clearance Required)

Northrop Grumman • Baltimore, MD

99d • $70,600 - $105,800

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. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated and multidomain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you're new to the field, or an industry through leader. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support and team to do some of the best work of your career. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector is seeking a Contract Administrator to join our growing team in Linthicum, MD.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years directly related experience or a Master's degree with a minimum of 1 year directly related experience.
• Candidates with 7+ years of directly related experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree will be given consideration.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) and Adobe.
• Experience with FAR/DFARS.
• Current active DoD Secret clearance, with most recent periodic investigation having been completed in the last five years.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SAP clearance.
• Ability to travel occasionally.

Nice To Haves

• Experience efficiently and effectively researching FAR/DFARS information.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top-Secret clearance.
• Experience using SAP.
• Experience with USG and Prime customers and different contract types.
• Experience working restricted programs.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary interface with customer for contractual issues.
• Monitor contract and associated program to ensure that contractual obligations are communicated and understood.
• Conduct proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and contract administration to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Work under general supervision to develop solutions to contractual matters to ensure compliance with contract requirements on assigned programs.
• 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.
• Ensure timely delivery of all contractual deliverables, proposals, and data calls.

Benefits

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• 9/80 Work Schedule (where available)

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree