Contract Administrator - Baltimore, MD

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Baltimore, MD

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Contract Administrator for its Tactical Modernization Solutions Operating Unit. The role is an embedded member of the program management team and supports program execution and new growth opportunities across the portfolio. It involves direct commercial sale procurement contracts, post-production support and warranty, USG contracts, and review and administration for select new business pursuits. The position is full-time and on-site in Linthicum, Maryland, or Rolling Meadows, Illinois, and offers a 9/80 schedule. Travel is 10% of the time. The Contract Administrator supports proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact to ensure contract acquisition and fulfillment meet company policies, legal requirements, and customer requirements. As a primary customer interface, the administrator communicates and clarifies contractual obligations, ensures contract requirements are fulfilled, manages changes, and maintains historical information. The role works under general supervision, handles routine and complex contractual matters, and has significant visibility in high-profile programs, including Division and Sector reviews and submissions. It requires managing tight deadlines in a dynamic environment and participating directly in customer negotiations as a strategic team member.

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 substitute for a degree.
Working knowledge of commercial contracting.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.
Excellent communication skills.

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.
Current/active U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

Support proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities.
Manage assigned contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
Serve as a primary customer interface, communicating contractual obligations and ensuring they are understood and fulfilled.
Manage contract changes and maintain historical contract information.
Review contract terms and conditions for financial terms, acceptance criteria, delivery requirements, warranties, intellectual property, termination provisions, indemnification, and other risk areas; recommend risk mitigation strategies.
Develop solutions to routine and complex contractual matters and 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.
Participate in customer negotiations and support program success and new growth opportunities.