Principal Contracts Administrator
About The Position
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Are you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman Space Sector is the place for you. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Principal Contracts Administrator – Level 3 to join our team in Magna, UT. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. As a Contract Administrator, you will monitor baseline contract activities and administer anticipated future contracts, modifications and task orders. The successful candidate will have responsibility for the administration and oversight of contractual obligations and compliance. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant professional contracts experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant professional contracts experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
- Knowledge of FAR/DFAR requirements
- Knowledge of multiple contract types including Firm Fixed Price, Time & Materials or Cost-Plus Fixed Fee
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience within aerospace or defense
- Experience with incentive fee and award fee contract types
- Contract Management Certification (Certified Professional Contract Manager, Certified Commercial Contract Manager, Certified Federal Contract Manager, Certified Contract Management Associate)
Responsibilities
- Review and analyze requests for proposals and contracts and changes for contractual based risks, acceptability, and recommended revisions.
- Provide contract guidance on Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR) requirements and compliance.
- Provide delivery of Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) and Data Accession List (DAL) items.
- Partner with Program Contracting Officer.
- Support Supply Chain Manager in subcontract execution compliance.
- Provide contract interpretation and execution.
- Support Program Change Requests (PCR) review and approval.
- 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.
- Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
