Contracts Administrator 3 or 4

Northrop Grumman•Dulles, VA

2d•$94,200 - $176,300•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our inclusive team. As a Contracts Administrator - Level 3 (Principal) or 4 (Senior Principal), located in Dulles, VA, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. A Contract Administrator produces high quality Contract Management related products supporting the NGSP Space Superiority Division (SSD) Integrated Missions Operating Unit (IMOU) programs. This position requires a basic understanding of Government contracting, excellent communication skills, strong technology acumen in M365, as well as interpersonal and organizational skills. The ideal candidate is a team player; but also, a strong independent contributor with strong leadership skills, demonstrated problem-solving skills, and a detail-oriented approach. 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 – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree (for Level 3)
Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree (for Level 4)
Requires an active U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access
Experience negotiating and administering various contract types
Understanding the requirements of government regulations, such as FAR or DFAR
Basic understanding of Government contracting
Excellent communication skills
Strong technology acumen in M365
Interpersonal and organizational skills
Team player
Strong independent contributor with strong leadership skills
Demonstrated problem-solving skills
Detail-oriented approach
U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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

Benefits

health insurance coverage
life and disability insurance
savings plan
Company paid holidays
paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
overtime
shift differential
discretionary bonus
Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
Long Term Incentives (for Vice President or Director positions)