Contracts Administrator - Level 3 or 4

Northrop Grumman • Harvard, MA

2d • $94,200 - $176,300 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is hiring a Contracts Administrator at Level 3 or Level 4 to support the NGSP Intelligence Sensing Division (ISD) Thermal, Optics, and Power Systems (TOPS) Operating Unit. Based in Devens, Massachusetts, this position is 100% onsite and does not accommodate telecommuting. The role works a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off, and requires travel 10% of the time.

The Contracts Administrator supports proposal preparation, contract negotiation and administration, and customer contact activities to ensure proper contract execution and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer requirements. The role works closely with Program Management, Business Management, and Global Supply Chain to support program success and new growth opportunities. The position may be filled at either Level 3 or Level 4.

Requirements

• Level 3: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of professional experience, or Master’s degree and 3 years, or PhD and 1 year; an additional 4+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Level 4: Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of professional experience, or Master’s degree and 6 years, or PhD and 4 years; an additional 4+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience negotiating and administering various contract types and agreements of varying sizes with U.S. government, domestic, and international customers.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including program management, finance, business management, and supply chain.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience working with MS Office Suite and Adobe.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to start, oversee, and follow through with major assignments and responsibilities.
• Contract administration or contract management experience in the Defense or Aerospace industry.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functional teams.
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS.
• Experience managing cost-type or firm fixed price (FFP) procurement contract types; experience with Other Transactions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop solutions to routine and complex contractual matters to ensure company compliance with contract requirements on assigned programs.
• Prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously and make timely decisions under tight deadlines and pressure.
• Serve as a primary customer interface on contractual topics and build strong customer relationships.
• Review contract terms and conditions for financial, acceptance, delivery, warranty, intellectual property, termination, indemnification, and other risks, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Advise program managers on contractual matters.
• Monitor contracts and associated programs to ensure contractual obligations are communicated and understood, and provide general contract-adherence oversight.
• Participate in contract negotiations, contract administration, change management, and customer contract activities for an assigned portfolio in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Enter and maintain contract data in the Contract Management System or Enterprise Accounting System.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

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