Contract Administrator / Principal Contracts Administrator - Level 2 or 3 (Hybrid)

Northrop Grumman; Oklahoma City (OK); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Oklahoma City, OK, is seeking a Contract Administrator Level 2 or Principal Contract Administrator Level 3 to join our team with a flexible 9/80 hybrid work schedule. The role requires DoD contracting knowledge, strong communication, and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.

The position supports interfaces with customers and internal partners, handles bid analyses and contract administration, and ensures compliance and timely decision-making under deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree.
• Will consider 4 years of related contracts experience in lieu of degree.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience for Level 3, or Master's with 3 years.
• Will consider an additional 4 years of relevant contracts experience in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Interfaces with external customers and internal partners to prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, and administer contracts.
• Examines proposal requirements and estimates, prepares bids, analyzes terms and conditions to evaluate risk and ensure compliance.
• Processes contractual documentation and reports, advises management on rights and obligations, and maintains historical data.
• Facilitates shipment, billing, and payment collection for deliveries via WAWF with customers or DCMA.
• Make decisions in a timely manner under tight deadlines and pressure.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

WAWF

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems Sector (NGAS) is currently seeking either a Contract Administrator Level 2 or Principal Contract Administrator Level 3 to join the team in Oklahoma City, OK following a Hybrid 9/80 work schedule.

This position requires a basic understanding of DoD Contracting, excellent communication skills, and strong interpersonal and organizational skills. The ideal candidate will be a team player, proactive, will possess good analytical skills, will demonstrate problem-solving skills, and will be detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Interfaces with external customers and internal business partners, conducting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and contract administration


• Examines proposal requirements and estimates, prepares bids, analyzes terms and conditions to evaluate risk, accuracy, and completeness to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications


• Processes contractual documentation and reports, advises management of contractual rights and obligations, compiles and analyzes data, and maintains historical information


• Facilitates proper shipment, billing, and payment collection for deliveries, interfacing with DCMA or customer as required via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF)


• Make decisions in a timely manner under tight deadlines and pressure

Basic Qualifications for a Level 2

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant experience ; OR a Master's degree


• Will consider an additional 4 years of relevant contracts experience in lieu of degree


• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance

Basic Qualifications for a Level 3

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience ; OR Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience


• Will consider an additional 4 years of relevant contracts experience in lieu of degree


• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Active security clearance at the time of application


• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS requirements


• Experience negotiating and administering various contract types, specifically with the DoD

We offer flexible work arrangements to include a 9/80 Hybrid work schedule, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Primary Level Salary Range: $62,100.00 - $93,100.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $77,000.00 - $115,600.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.


• 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.


• In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.