Contracts Administrator - Level 2

Northrop Grumman; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Redondo Beach, CA is seeking a Contracts Administrator – Level 2 to support proposal preparation, negotiations and contract administration onsite only. The role requires active Top Secret/SCI clearance and knowledge of FAR/DFAR with experience in MS Office and Adobe.

You will work with program management and cross-functional teams to ensure contract fulfillment, risk mitigation and customer satisfaction across complex defense programs.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of professional experience or a Master’s degree with 0 years; an additional 4+ years can substitute for the degree.
• Active Top-Secret or SCI clearance is required at time of application.
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFAR and government acquisition regulations.
• Experience using MS Office Suite and Adobe products.

Responsibilities

• Monitor contracts and program obligations to ensure contractual compliance.
• Assist in contract proposals, negotiations, and administration with customers and internal teams.
• Coordinate with technical, program, finance, global supply chain and security teams for seamless contract management.
• Review terms to assess risks and mitigation strategies; manage contract changes and data entry in systems.
• Build and maintain customer relationships across geographic locations.

Skills

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance

FAR/DFAR knowledge

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Adobe

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Contracts Administrator – Level 2 located in Redondo Beach, CA, 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.

Our Contracts Administrator is responsible for supporting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration and customer contact activities to provide and ensure proper contract execution and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements and customer requirements. You will be an embedded member of the program management team, supporting program success and new growth opportunities.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Monitor contracts and associated program(s) to ensure contractual obligations are communicated and understood, providing general contract adherence oversight
• Participate in contract proposal coordination and preparation to ensure timely submission to customers
• Participate in contract negotiations, contract administration, and customer contract activities to manage assigned contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications
• Offer guidance and work collaboratively with a multitude of organizational functions ranging from technical, program, finance, global supply chain and security for seamless contract administration
• Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements, prepare and manage contract change requests for review and approval; maintain historical information
• Review terms and conditions to address provisions and risks of financial terms, acceptance criteria, delivery requirements, warranty, intellectual property, termination provisions, indemnification and all other potential risk areas and recommend risk mitigation strategies
• Build customer confidence despite geographical separation as well as be able to effectively cultivate those relationships
• Enter and maintain contract data into Contract Management System or Enterprise Accounting System
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Requires an active Top-Secret or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application
• Working knowledge of FAR, DFAR or government acquisition regulations
• Experience working with MS Office Suite and Adobe

Preferred Qualifications

• Contract administration or contract management experience in Defense or Aerospace industry
• Experience managing cost-type or firm fixed price (FFP) procurement contract types, experience with Other Transactions is a plus
• Experience with federal government contracting requirements; FAR/DFAR interpretations
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance

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https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Northrop Grumman Total Rewards

Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00

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.