Contract Administrator

Northrop Grumman•Linthicum Heights, MD

8d•$72,400 - $108,600•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is hiring a Contracts Administrator to support the Electromagnetic Maneuver Warfare Systems Operating Unit. Based in Linthicum, Maryland, the position is on-site every day and follows a 9/80 schedule. The administrator works closely with Program Management, Business Management, and Global Supply Chain, serving as a primary interface with business partners and prime and U.S. Government customers on contract administration, contract change management, and proposal preparation and negotiation. The role manages assigned contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. It ensures contractual obligations are communicated and understood, contract requirements are fulfilled, changes are managed, historical information is maintained, and contractual deliverables are delivered on time. The successful candidate will contribute to customer negotiations and develop experience with both U.S. Government and prime customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and two years of related professional experience, or a master’s degree and one year of related professional experience.
Basic understanding of Government contracting requirements.
Experience independently handling routine to moderate contract management responsibilities, including contract and regulatory compliance and negotiations involving price, terms and conditions, and technical requirements.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
U.S. citizenship required.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.
Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS clauses.
Strong technical contracts background, including proposal development and negotiation skills.
Experience in the defense industry.
Experience leading cross-functional or cross-organization teams.
Experience managing multiple contracts simultaneously.
Experience with cost-reimbursable and fixed-price contract types.

Responsibilities

Review contract terms and conditions for financial, acceptance, delivery, intellectual property, termination, indemnification, and other risks; recommend mitigation strategies.
Develop solutions to routine and complex contractual matters and support company compliance with contract requirements on assigned programs, under guidance from the team lead and management.
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 Enterprise Accounting System.
Ensure timely delivery of contractual deliverables.
Administer assigned contracts, communicate contractual obligations, ensure fulfillment of requirements, manage changes, and maintain historical information.
Support contract administration, change management, and proposal preparation and negotiation as a primary interface with business partners and prime and U.S. Government customers.