Contract Administrator - Baltimore, MD

VetJobs•Baltimore, MD

1d•$72,400 - $108,600•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Contract Administrator for its Tactical Modernization Solutions Operating Unit. The role is based in Linthicum, Maryland, or Rolling Meadows, Illinois, and is a full-time, on-site position with a 9/80 schedule. The Contract Administrator is an embedded member of the program management team, supporting program success and new business growth across the portfolio. The portfolio primarily includes direct commercial sale procurement contracts, post-production support, and warranty, as well as U.S. Government contracts and reviews and administration for selected new business pursuits. The administrator supports proposal preparation, contract negotiations, contract administration, and customer contract activities. As the primary customer interface, this person communicates and clarifies contractual obligations, ensures contract requirements are fulfilled, manages changes, and maintains historical information. The position requires understanding contracting and negotiating complex terms and conditions, managing high-visibility programs and tight deadlines, and working effectively in a dynamic environment. The role involves customer negotiations as a strategic team member and offers experience with different contract types. The position requires a bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience, or six years of experience in lieu of a degree. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance. Travel is approximately 10% of the time; relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and two years of experience in contract management/administration or a related field, such as contracts-related legal, pricing, or business management; alternatively, six years of experience in lieu of a degree.
Working knowledge of commercial contracting.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.
Ability to manage tight deadlines and perform in a dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS.
Working knowledge of government compliance and regulations.
Law, business, or other relevant advanced degree.
Experience with contract negotiation.
Current/active U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

Support proposal preparation, contract negotiations, contract administration, and customer contract activities.
Manage assigned contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
Serve as the primary customer interface for contractual matters; communicate and clarify obligations and ensure fulfillment of contract requirements.
Manage contract changes and maintain historical contract information.
Review terms and conditions for financial, acceptance, delivery, warranty, intellectual property, termination, indemnification, and other risks; recommend risk mitigation strategies.
Develop solutions to routine and complex contractual matters to ensure company compliance with contract requirements.
Assist management in achieving financial goals related to cash management and sales.
Prepare written communications for internal and external customers regarding assigned contractual matters.
Maintain contract data in the Contract Management System and/or Enterprise Accounting System.
Ensure timely delivery of contractual deliverables and submission of invoices.
Participate in customer negotiations and support program success and new growth opportunities across the portfolio.