Contract Administrator

Northrop Grumman•Linthicum Heights, MD

2d•$72,400 - $108,600•Onsite

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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies. We’re looking for you to join our team as a Contract Administrator (CA) based out of our Linthicum, MD area office. This is an onsite position that offers the 9/80 work schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 2 years of related experience - OR - a Master's degree with 1 year of related experience
Will accept 6 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement
General knowledge of commercial and government contracting, concepts and principles
General knowledge of FAR/DFARs and associated Federal Contracting regulations & industry practices, techniques and standards
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, (specifically Excel and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat
US Citizenship
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret level security clearance
Great Communicator: Possesses strong writing, organizational, and customer service skills
Cool Under Pressure: Can manage tight deadlines easily in a fast-paced, changing environment
Team Player: Skilled at giving clear direction to customers and internal team members alike
Strategic Thinker: Ready for high-visibility tasks, including presenting to Company leadership and leading customer negotiations

Nice To Haves

Prior proposal preparation and negotiation experience
Prior experience with a variety of contract types
Prior experience/familiarity with large federal and/or commercial international programs

Responsibilities

Administer, extend, negotiate and terminate standard and nonstandard contracts
Conduct proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with Company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications
Prepare bids; processes specifications, progress, and other reports; advise management of contractual rights and obligations; compile and analyze data; and maintain historical information.
Examine estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Review and analyze customer Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to understand Statements of Work (SOW)/contract requirements and advise the program team on terms and conditions
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 recommending risk mitigation strategies.
Ensure Company proposals are fully responsive to customer requirements, coordinate appropriate levels of internal review for approval prior to submission
Manage proposal fact-finding and conduct negotiations with customer with support from the program team
Act as primary interface with customers for contractual issues
Prepare and manage frequent written communications with internal and external customers for assigned contractual matters
Collaborate with other functional groups (finance, supply chain, mission assurance, legal, etc.) during all phases of the contract lifecycle
Maintain contract data into the Contract Management System and/or Enterprise Accounting System(s)
Work under only very general supervision to develop solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity to ensure Company compliance with contract requirements
The preparation and maintenance of proprietary information agreements, memorandum of understanding and other types of agreements
Making contractual presentations to small groups