Contract Administrator Level 2 or Level 3

Northrop Grumman•Redondo Beach, CA

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. If forging a secure future excites you, look no further! Northrop Grumman's Space Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration is welcome. As a Contracts Administrator - Level 2 or Level 3 (Principal) , your role at Redondo Beach, CA; Oxnard, CA; or Goleta, CA, will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security. Ready to join forces with our visionary team? #definingpossible Our Contracts Administrator is responsible for supporting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration and customer contact activities to provide and ensure proper contract execution and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements and customer requirements. You will be an embedded member of the program management team, supporting program success and new growth opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree
Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
Working knowledge of FAR, DFAR or government acquisition regulations
Experience working with MS Office Suite and Adobe
No clearance required
Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of professional experience
Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
Working knowledge of FAR, DFAR or government acquisition regulations
Experience working with MS Office Suite and Adobe
No clearance required
Business Management (Finance, Pricing and Cost Estimating, Regulatory Compliance, Risk and Earn Value Management)
Legal / Contract Law (contract formation, disputes resolution, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) knowledge)
Global Supply Chain Management (Purchasing, International Sourcing, Export/Trade Compliance)
Can meet high performance expectations in a dynamic work environment
Have excellent communication skills
Make decisions in a timely manner under tight deadlines and pressure
Prioritize activities while working on multiple tasks simultaneously
Are comfortable being directly involved in customer negotiations

Nice To Haves

Contract administration or contract management experience in Defense or Aerospace industry
Experience managing cost-type or firm fixed price (FFP) procurement contract types, experience with Other Transactions is a plus
Experience with federal government contracting requirements; FAR/DFAR interpretations

Responsibilities

Monitor contracts and associated program(s) to ensure contractual obligations are communicated and understood, providing general contract adherence oversight
Participate in contract proposal coordination and preparation to ensure timely submission to customers
Participate in contract negotiations, contract administration, and customer contract activities to manage assigned contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications
Offer guidance and work collaboratively with a multitude of organizational functions ranging from technical, program, finance, global supply chain and security for seamless contract administration
Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements, prepare and manage contract change requests for review and approval; 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
Build customer confidence despite geographical separation as well as be able to effectively cultivate those relationships
Enter and maintain contract data into Contract Management System or Enterprise Accounting System
Other duties as assigned