Contract Administrator

Northrop Grumman • Buffalo, NY

1d • Hybrid

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. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Contract Administrator supporting the Multidomain Sensing, Targeting and Survivability (MSTS) Division, Amherst Systems Operating Unit (OU). The preferred location for this hybrid position is Buffalo, NY, but this position may also be staffed at our Rolling Meadows, IL, location.

Requirements

• Bachelors’ Degree plus 2 years of experience in Contracts Management/Administration or related field (i.e. contracts-related legal, pricing, business management, etc.); or a Master’s degree plus 1 year of experience in Contracts Management/Administration or related field (i.e. contracts-related legal, pricing, business management, etc.)
• Will consider 6 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance is required

Nice To Haves

• Experience using FAR/DFARS
• Experience with the SAP
• Experience with Contract Negotiation
• Experience working with NDA's
• A current/active US Government Secret clearance

Responsibilities

• Administer, extend, negotiate and terminate standard and nonstandard contracts
• Conduct proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer communications to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Coordinate with functional teams and management to lead internal proposal approval process
• Advise program teams of contractual rights and obligations, including interpretation of contract terms and conditions
• Maintain and update contract documents and official program records, including contractual documents and correspondence
• Monitor contract requirements and associated program funding and deliverables to ensure that contractual obligations are communicated, understood, and followed
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and government regulations
• Administer, negotiate, and perform closeout of contracts
• Maintain an open and healthy relationship with internal and external customers

Benefits

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• 9/80 Work Schedule (where available)
• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• Company paid holidays
• paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level