Contracts Administrator (Level 3 or 4)

Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP); Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 81,400 - 152,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

Potential bonuses

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP) is seeking a Contracts Professional Level 3 or 4 to support its Strike Division based in Melbourne, FL. The role involves managing contracts from proposal to fulfillment, ensuring compliance, and acting as the primary interface with customers. Candidates need a relevant degree and experience, with salaries ranging from $81,400 to $152,200 based on level. Benefits include health coverage, PTO, and potential bonuses, emphasizing equal opportunity for all applicants.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience for Principal Level 3 or 8 years for Sr. Principal Level 4.
• Proven track record in contract management.
• Active US Government Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary interface with customer for contractual issues.
• Prepare and manage contract proposals and negotiations.
• Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements and manage changes.

Skills

Knowledge of FAR/DFAR requirements

Knowledge of multiple contract types (Firm Fixed Price, Time & Materials, Cost Plus Fixed Fee)

Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

Overview

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Contracts Professional Level 3 (Principal Contracts Administrator) or Contracts Professional Level 4 (Sr. Principal Contracts Administrator) to join its team of qualified and diverse individuals supporting our Strike Division. This position will be located on-site at the Melbourne, FL offices.

This position may be hired at a Principal Level 3 or a Sr. Principal Level 4 depending upon candidate qualifications, experience, knowledge and abilities. This role will follow our 9/80 schedule. This schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary interface with customer for contractual issues
• Monitor contract and associated program to ensure that contractual obligations are communicated and understood
• Participate 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
• Work under general supervision to develop solutions to both routine and complex contractual matters to ensure company compliance with contract requirements on assigned programs
• Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements, manage contract changes and 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
• Prepare and manage written communications with internal and external customers for assigned contractual matters
• Enter and maintain contract data into Contract Management System or Enterprise Accounting System
• Ensure timely delivery of all contractual deliverables and submission of invoices

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 an active US Government Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program SAP clearance.

Sr. Principal Level 4

• Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years of professional work experience related to contracts, proposals, business management or other similar industry experience, or Master’s Degree and 6 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 an active US Government Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• 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 TS/SCI Security Clearance, or ability to obtain a clearance

Salary and Benefits

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

Secondary Level Salary Range: $101,400.00 - $152,200.00

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.

Application and Compliance

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