Contracts Administrator - Level 3 or 4

Northrop Grumman; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 94,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Contracts Administrator (Level 3 or Level 4) in Devens, MA, to support proposal preparation, negotiations, and contract administration on NGSP ISD/TOPS programs. 100% onsite with a strong emphasis on customer relations and risk mitigation.

The role requires cross-functional collaboration, attention to detail, and experience with FAR/DFARS; salary bands are provided for each level, with opportunities for bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience negotiating and administering various contract types with U.S. government and international customers.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams including program management, finance, and supply chain.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience using MS Office Suite and Adobe.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions to routine and complex contractual matters to ensure contract compliance.
• Manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines and make timely decisions.
• Interface with customers for contractual topics and build relationships.
• Review terms and conditions, assess risks, and mitigate issues.
• Serve as a business advisor to program managers on contracts.
• Monitor contract obligations and ensure proper communication and adherence.
• Participate in negotiations, administration, change management, and customer activities.
• Enter and maintain contract data in management systems.

Skills

Negotiation

Cross-functional teams

MS Office

Adobe

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

MS Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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 3 or Level 4 located in Devens, MA , 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.

The Contracts Administrator will join a team supporting the NGSP Intelligence Sensing Division (ISD) Thermal, Optics, and Power Systems (TOPS) Operating Unit.

Our Contracts Administrator is responsible for supporting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration and customer contact activities to ensure proper contract execution and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements and customer requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with the Program team, including Program Management, Business Management, and Global Supply Chain, supporting program success and new growth opportunities.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

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

• Work independently to develop solutions to both routine and complex contractual matters to ensure company compliance with contract requirements on assigned programs
• Prioritize working multiple tasks simultaneously, including making decisions in a timely manner under tight deadlines and pressure
• Act as a primary interface with customers for contractual topics by building strong relationships with customers
• 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
• Serve as a key business advisor to the program managers on contractual matters
• Monitor contracts and associated program(s) to ensure contractual obligations are communicated and understood, providing general contract adherence oversight
• Participate in contract negotiations, contract administration, change management, and customer contract activities to manage assigned portfolio in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications
• 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 3 or Level 4.

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• No clearance required to start
• Experience negotiating and administering various contract types of varying sizes and types of agreements with U.S. government, domestic and international customers
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including program management, finance, business management, and supply chain
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience working with MS Office Suite and Adobe

Basic Qualifications for Level 4:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• No clearance required to start
• Experience negotiating and administering various contract types of varying sizes and types of agreements with U.S. government, domestic and international customers
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including program management, finance, business management, and supply chain
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience working with MS Office Suite and Adobe

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to start, oversee, and follow-through with major assignments and responsibilities.
• Contract administration or contract management experience in Defense or Aerospace industry
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functional teams.
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS
• Experience managing cost-type or firm fixed price (FFP) procurement contract types, experience with Other Transactions is a plus

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.

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

Secondary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00

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.

Job Category: Business Management