Contract Administrator 3 or 4

Northrop Grumman•Dulles, VA

113d•$94,200 - $176,300•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Contracts Administrator - Level 3 (Principal) or 4 (Senior Principal) to join their inclusive team in Dulles, VA. This position is 100% onsite and requires a basic understanding of DOD contracting, excellent communication skills, strong technology acumen in M365, as well as interpersonal and organizational skills. The ideal candidate is a team player and a strong independent contributor with leadership skills, demonstrated problem-solving abilities, and a detail-oriented approach. The role involves producing high-quality Contract Management related products supporting the NGSP Space Superiority Division (SSD) Integrated Missions Operating Unit (IMOU) programs. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3+ years of professional experience (for Level 3); Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6+ years of professional experience (for Level 4). An additional 4+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience negotiating and administering various contract types
Understanding the requirements of government regulations, such as FAR or DFAR
Requires an active U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access

Nice To Haves

Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application.
An In-depth knowledge of FAR, DFAR, and UCC as well as experience with different contract types
Experience supporting ECPs and REAs
Extensive Proposal Support is a plus.
NCMA Certification (CPCM, CFCM and/or CCCM)

Responsibilities

Prioritize proposal activities and working on multiple tasks simultaneously
Identify contractual risks and mitigate with appropriate contract provisions
Serve as key business advisor to the program managers on contractual and operational matters
Plan and execute successful contract negotiations of a complex nature and achieving targeted profit rates, favorable terms and conditions on both contracts and other agreements inclusive of teaming agreements required to assist in mitigating risk and meeting overall financial goals
Build customer intimacy despite geographical separation as well as be able to effectively cultivate those relationships early on
Make decisions in a timely manner under tight deadlines and pressure
Offer guidance and work collaboratively with a multitude of organizations ranging from technical, program, finance, global supply chain, global mobility office and security for seamless contract administration
Other duties as assigned