Contracts Administrator - Level 4

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in California is seeking a Contracts Administrator – Level 4 to support proposal preparation, negotiations, and contract administration onsite in Redondo Beach, Oxnard, or Goleta.

The role requires up to 10% travel and strong collaboration across program management teams. The position emphasizes experience with DoD contracts, diverse contract types, and risk assessment under FAR/DFAR guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience, OR Master’s with 6 years, OR PhD with 4 years; additional 4+ years can substitute.
• No clearance required to start.
• Experience working large competitive DoD proposals.
• Experience negotiating and administering various contract types with the DoD.
• Thorough understanding of FAR/DFAR requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor contracts and program obligations, ensuring communication and adherence.
• Assist in contract proposal coordination and timely submission to customers.
• Participate in complex contract negotiations, including international terms.
• Manage contract administration and customer activities per policies and requirements.
• Collaborate with technical, program, finance, global supply chain, and security teams for smooth contract administration.
• Prepare and manage contract change requests and maintain history.
• Review terms to assess risks in financial terms, delivery, IP, termination, indemnification, etc.
• Build and maintain customer relationships across geographic locations.
• Enter and manage contract data in management systems; juggle multiple tasks.

Skills

DoD proposals

Contract negotiations

FAR/DFAR knowledge

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 8 years

Master’s degree + 6 years

PhD + 4 years

4+ years substitute for degree

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 4 located in Redondo Beach, Oxnard, or Goleta, CA , 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. This position also requires up to 10% travel between the three locations.

Our Contracts Administrator is responsible for supporting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration and customer contact activities to provide and ensure proper contract execution and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements and customer requirements. You will be an embedded member of the program management team, supporting program success and new growth opportunities.

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

• 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 of a complex nature, including commercial and international contracts, in a timely manner under tight deadlines and pressure

• Manage contract administration and customer contract activities of 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; prioritize activities while working on multiple tasks simultaneously

• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• 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 working large competitive DoD proposals.

• Experience negotiating and administering various contract types of varying sizes and types of agreements with the DoD.

• Thorough understanding of the requirements of applicable government regulations such as FAR or DFAR.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Contract administration or contract management experience

• Experience managing cost-type or firm fixed price procurement contract types, experience with other transactions is a plus

• Knowledge of federal government contracting requirements; FAR/DFAR interpretations 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: $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