Contract Administrator

Northrop Grumman•Baltimore, MD

3d•$72,400 - $108,600•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is hiring a Contract Administrator for its Tactical Modernization Solutions Operating Unit, based in Linthicum, Maryland, or Rolling Meadows, Illinois. This is a full-time, on-site position with a 9/80 schedule. The role supports proposal preparation, contract negotiations and administration, and customer contract activities to ensure contracts are acquired and fulfilled in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer requirements. Embedded in the program management team, the Contract Administrator supports program execution and new growth opportunities across the portfolio. The work primarily concerns direct commercial sale procurement contracts, post-production support, and warranty, along with U.S. Government contracts and contract review and administration for selected new business pursuits. As the primary customer interface for assigned contracts, the administrator communicates contractual obligations, manages fulfillment and changes, and maintains historical information. The role has visibility across high-profile programs and requires meeting tight deadlines in a complex environment, including participating in customer negotiations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience in contract management/administration or a related field, such as contracts-related legal, pricing, or business management; alternatively, 6 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Working knowledge of commercial contracting.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
U.S. citizenship.
Current, active U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS.
Working knowledge of government compliance and regulations.
Law, business, or other relevant advanced degree.
Experience with contract negotiation.

Responsibilities

Support proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contract activities for assigned contracts.
Review terms and conditions for financial, acceptance, delivery, warranty, intellectual property, termination, indemnification, and other risks; recommend mitigation strategies.
Develop solutions to routine and complex contractual matters to ensure company compliance with contract requirements.
Assist management in achieving financial goals related to cash management and sales.
Prepare written communications for internal and external customers on assigned contractual matters.
Maintain contract data in the Contract Management System and/or Enterprise Accounting System.
Ensure timely delivery of contractual deliverables and submission of invoices.
Serve as the primary interface with customers for assigned contracts, communicate contractual obligations, manage contract changes, and maintain historical information.

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
Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus