Contracts Administrator - Level 5

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in California seeks a Contracts Administrator to support proposal preparation, contract negotiations, and administration for DoD programs. The role is onsite across Redondo Beach, Oxnard, or Goleta locations with up to 10% travel.

You will collaborate with program management, finance, and global supply chain to ensure contract fulfillment and risk mitigation, while maintaining contract data in the system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 10 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 8 years of professional experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Enter and maintain contract data into Contract Management System or Enterprise Accounting System; prioritize activities while working on multiple tasks simultaneously.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Contract administration

DoD proposals

FAR/DFAR knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree + 12 years experience

Master's degree + 10 years experience

PhD + 8 years experience

Contract management experience

Tools

Contract Management System

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 5 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 oversightParticipate in contract proposal coordination and preparation to ensure timely submission to customersParticipate in contract negotiations of a complex nature, including commercial and international contracts, in a timely manner under tight deadlines and pressureManage contract administration and customer contract activities of assigned contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specificationsOffer guidance and work collaboratively with a multitude of organizational functions ranging from technical, program, finance, global supply chain and security for seamless contract administrationEnsure fulfillment of contract requirements, prepare and manage contract change requests for review and approval; maintain historical informationReview 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 strategiesBuild customer confidence despite geographical separation as well as be able to effectively cultivate those relationshipsEnter and maintain contract data into Contract Management System or Enterprise Accounting System; prioritize activities while working on multiple tasks simultaneouslyOther duties as assignedBasic Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree with12 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 10 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 8 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.No clearance required to startExperience 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 experienceExperience managing cost-type or firm fixed price procurement contract types, experience with other transactions is a plusKnowledge of federal government contracting requirements; FAR/DFAR interpretations is a plusCurious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:https://www.northropgrumman.com/spaceWorking 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.Northrop Grumman Total RewardsPrimary Level Salary Range: $146,300.00 - $219,500.00The 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.