Contracts Administrator (Level 2 or Level 3)

Northrop Grumman; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 65,500 - 141,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Contracts Professional Level 2 or Principal Level 3 to join its Melbourne, FL or Palmdale, CA offices. The role supports the Strike Division, following a 9/80 schedule and handling contract administration and customer interfaces.

Candidates must have a degree and FAR/DFAR knowledge, ability to obtain Secret/SAP clearance, and travel up to 10%. The position offers diverse projects, learning opportunities, and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of professional work experience related to contracts, proposals, business management or other similar industry experience, or Master’s Degree in a relevant field of study.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• 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 an active US Government Secret or higher clearance within a reasonable timeframe to support business operations and needs.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

Responsibilities

• Examines estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepares bids; processes specifications, progress, and other reports; advises management of contractual rights and obligations; compiles and analyzes data; and maintains historical information.
• Supports interface with customer for contractual issues among team members.
• Monitors contract and associated program to ensure that contractual obligations are communicated and understood.
• Participates in contract proposal preparation, contract negotiations, contract administration, and customer contract activities to manage assigned contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Works under direct and general supervision to develop solutions to both routine and complex contractual matters to ensure company compliance with contract requirements on assigned programs.
• Ensures fulfillment of contract requirements, supports contract changes and maintains historical information within company policy and procedure.
• Reviews 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 recommends risk mitigation strategies.
• Prepares and manages written communications with internal and external customers for assigned contractual matters.
• Enters and maintains contract data into Contract Management System or Enterprise Accounting System.
• Ensures timely delivery of all contractual deliverables and submission of invoices.

Skills

FAR/DFAR knowledge

Travel readiness

Contract types knowledge

Clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Contract Management System

Enterprise Accounting System

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available.

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes.

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret.

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.

Contracts Professional Level 2 / Level 3

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Contracts Professional Level 2 (Contracts Administrator) or a Contracts Professional Level 3 (Principal Contracts Administrator) to join its team of qualified and diverse individuals supporting our Strike Division. This position may be located on‑site at the Melbourne, FL or Palmdale, CA offices. The role may be hired at a Level 2 or a Principal Level 3 depending upon candidate qualifications and will follow our 9/80 schedule.

Primary Job Duties

• Examines estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepares bids; processes specifications, progress, and other reports; advises management of contractual rights and obligations; compiles and analyzes data; and maintains historical information.
• Supports interface with customer for contractual issues among team members.
• Monitors contract and associated program to ensure that contractual obligations are communicated and understood.
• Participates in contract proposal preparation, contract negotiations, contract administration, and customer contract activities to manage assigned contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Works under direct and general supervision to develop solutions to both routine and complex contractual matters to ensure company compliance with contract requirements on assigned programs.
• Ensures fulfillment of contract requirements, supports contract changes and maintains historical information within company policy and procedure.
• Reviews 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 recommends risk mitigation strategies.
• Prepares and manages written communications with internal and external customers for assigned contractual matters.
• Enters and maintains contract data into Contract Management System or Enterprise Accounting System.
• Ensures timely delivery of all contractual deliverables and submission of invoices.

Basic Qualifications – Level 2

• Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of professional work experience related to contracts, proposals, business management or other similar industry experience, or Master’s Degree in a relevant field of study.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• 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 an active US Government Secret or higher clearance within a reasonable timeframe to support business operations and needs.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

Basic Qualifications – Principal Level 3

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of professional work experience related to contracts, proposals, business management or other similar industry experience, or Master’s Degree and 3 years of professional work experience related to contracts, proposals, business management or other similar industry experience.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• 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 an active US Government Secret or higher clearance within a reasonable timeframe to support business operations and needs.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

Preferred Additional 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).
• Current, active US Government Secret or TS/SCI Security Clearance.

Salary Ranges

Florida Level 2: $65,500 - $98,300
Florida Level 3: $81,400 - $122,000
California Level 2: $75,800 - $113,800
California Level 3: $94,200 - $141,200

Primary Level Salary Range: $65,500.00 - $113,800.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $141,200.00

Benefits

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, a very friendly team environment, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401(k) matching program. We also provide 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.

EEO Statement

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.