Principal or Sr. Principal Contract Administrator
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Principal Contracts Administrator (Level 3) or Senior Principal Contracts Administrator (Level 4) to support its Strike Division. This individual-contributor position is embedded within the contracts team and supports a major program or division. The role is performed on-site daily in Melbourne, Florida; virtual and telecommute work are not available because of the classified work. The Contract Administrator administers, extends, negotiates, and terminates standard and nonstandard contracts. The position supports proposal preparation, contract negotiations and administration, and customer contact to ensure proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. The role requires an active U.S. Government Secret clearance or higher and the ability to obtain and maintain Program Access. The role offers flexible work arrangements as described by the employer, learning opportunities, exposure to varied projects and customers, and a team environment. The posting also describes a 9/80 schedule and a range of employee benefits.
Requirements
- For Level 3: Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience in contracts, proposals, business management, or a similar industry; alternatively, a master's degree and 3 years of related professional work experience.
- For Level 4: Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience in contracts, proposals, business management, or a similar industry; alternatively, a master's degree and 5 years of related professional work experience.
- Active U.S. Government Secret clearance or higher, with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or current enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Program Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
- Knowledge of FAR/DFAR requirements.
- Knowledge of multiple contract types, including Firm Fixed Price, Time & Materials, and/or Cost Plus Fixed Fee.
Nice To Haves
- Active Top Secret security clearance.
- Experience in the aerospace industry.
- Experience with larger, complex proposals.
- Extensive DoD contracting experience with U.S. Government and prime customers.
Responsibilities
- Examine estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules for accuracy and completeness.
- Prepare bids; process specifications, progress reports, and other reports; advise management on contractual rights and obligations; compile and analyze data; and maintain historical information.
- Support customer interface on contractual issues among team members.
- Monitor contracts and associated programs to ensure contractual obligations are communicated and understood.
- Participate in proposal preparation, contract negotiations, contract administration, and customer contract activities for assigned contracts.
- Develop solutions to routine and complex contractual matters under direct and general supervision to ensure compliance with contract requirements on assigned programs.
- Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements, support contract changes, and maintain historical information in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Review contract terms and conditions for financial terms, acceptance criteria, delivery requirements, warranty, intellectual property, termination provisions, indemnification, and other potential risks; recommend mitigation strategies.
- Prepare and manage written communications with internal and external customers on assigned contractual matters.
- Enter and maintain contract data in the Contract Management System or Enterprise Accounting System.
- Ensure timely delivery of contractual deliverables and submission of invoices.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Savings plan with a 401(k) matching program.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
- A 9/80 schedule.
- Relocation assistance may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
