Contracts Administrator - Level 2 or 3

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 76,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Contracts Administrator - Level 2 or 3, onsite in Aurora, CO. The role focuses on monitoring contracts, coordinating proposals, negotiating terms, and collaborating with multiple organizational functions to ensure compliant contract administration.

Applicants should have a degree with relevant experience and an active SCI clearance. The position requires 100% onsite work with some travel and aligns with Northrop Grumman's total rewards program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of professional experience; Master's with 0 years.
• Requires an active Top-Secret/SCI clearance at time of application.
• Working knowledge of FAR, DFAR or government acquisition regulations.
• Experience with MS Office Suite and Adobe.

Responsibilities

• Monitor contracts and program(s) to ensure obligations are understood.
• Participate in contract proposal coordination for timely submissions.
• Participate in contract negotiations, administration, and customer activities.
• Collaborate with technical, program, finance, supply chain and security teams for contract admin.
• Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements; manage change requests and history.
• Review terms to address financial, delivery, IP, termination provisions and risks.
• Enter and maintain contract data in Contract Management System.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

MS Office

Adobe

Job description

Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 or 3, located in Aurora, CO, 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.

• 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

This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or 3.

Basic Qualifications for Level 2

• 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/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) 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

Basic Qualifications for Level 3

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 3 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.


• Requires an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) 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

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

Northrop Grumman Total Rewards

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

Secondary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00

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.