Contract Administrator (Level 2 or Level 3)
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Contracts Professional Level 2 (Contracts Administrator) or Level 3 (Principal Contracts Administrator) to support its Air Dominance Division. The position is based on-site at the Clearfield, Utah office and is contingent on funding. The selected level will depend on the candidate’s qualifications. The role follows a 9/80 schedule, with nine-hour workdays Monday through Thursday and every other Friday off. The Contract Administrator administers, extends, negotiates, and terminates standard and nonstandard contracts. As an embedded member of the contracts team, the employee supports a major program or division and contributes to proposal preparation, contract negotiations and administration, and customer contact. The work is performed in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. The position requires travel up to 10% of the time and the ability to obtain and maintain Secret or higher and Special Access Program clearances.
Requirements
- For Level 2: Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of professional experience related to contracts, proposals, business management, or similar industry experience; alternatively, a Master’s degree in a relevant field of study.
- For Level 3: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of professional experience related to contracts, proposals, business management, or similar industry experience; alternatively, a Master’s degree and 3 years of related professional 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.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance within a reasonable timeframe to support business operations and needs.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience within aerospace or defense.
- Experience with commercial contracting.
- Current, active U.S. Government Secret or TS/SCI security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Examine estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules for accuracy and completeness.
- Prepare bids; process specifications, progress reports, and other reports; advise management of contractual rights and obligations; compile and analyze data; and maintain historical information.
- Support customer interfaces on contractual issues among team members.
- Monitor contracts and associated programs to ensure contractual obligations are communicated and understood.
- Participate in proposal preparation, contract negotiations, contract administration, and customer contract activities for assigned contracts.
- Develop solutions to routine and complex contractual matters under direct and general supervision, ensuring compliance with contract requirements on assigned programs.
- Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements, support contract changes, and maintain historical information in accordance with company policy and procedure.
- Review terms and conditions for potential risks, including financial terms, acceptance criteria, delivery requirements, warranty, intellectual property, termination provisions, and indemnification; recommend risk mitigation strategies.
- Prepare and manage written communications with internal and external customers regarding assigned contractual matters.
- Enter and maintain contract data in the Contract Management System or Enterprise Accounting System.
- Ensure timely delivery of contractual deliverables and submission of invoices.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage and healthcare benefits.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Savings plan with a 401(k) matching program.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
- 9/80 schedule.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Learning opportunities and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
