Contracts Professional - Level 2/3 (Secret Clearance)

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

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.