Contracts Administrator - Level 2 or 3

Northrop Grumman; Magna (UT); On-site; USD 66,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Sector in Magna, UT is seeking a Contract Administrator – Level 2 or 3 to monitor baseline contract activities, administer anticipated contracts, modifications and task orders, and oversee contractual obligations and compliance.

The successful candidate will have knowledge of FAR/DFAR requirements, familiarity with Firm Fixed Price, Time & Materials, or Cost-Plus Fixed Fee contracts, and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of contracts experience or Master’s with 1+ years.
• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of contracts experience or Master’s with 3+ years.
• 4+ years of experience can substitute for degree.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze requests for proposals, contracts, and changes for risks and revisions.
• Provide contract guidance on FAR/DFAR requirements.
• Deliver Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) items and Data Accession List (DAL).
• Partner with Program Contracting Officer.
• Support Supply Chain Manager in subcontract execution compliance.
• Provide contract interpretation and execution.
• Assist with Program Change Requests review and approval.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

FAR/DFAR knowledge

Contract types (FFP, T&M, CPFF)

DoD security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 2+ years

Master’s degree + 1+ years

Experience in lieu of degree (4+ years)

Job description

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
• CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
• CLEARANCE TYPE: None
• TRAVEL: No

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.

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 Contract Administrator – Level 2 or 3 to join our team in Magna, UT.

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 can be filled at either a Level 2 or 3.

In This Job, You Will

• 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Level 2 - Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of relevant professional contracts experience – OR – Master’s degree with 1+ years of relevant professional contracts experience
• Level 3 - 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.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR requirements
• Knowledge of multiple contract types including Firm Fixed Price, Time & Materials or Cost-Plus Fixed Fee
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• 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)

Primary Level Salary Range: $65,500.00 - $98,300.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $122,000.00

• 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.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company paid holidays.
• 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 EOO 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.