Senior Contracts Administrator – Government Programs

Northrop Grumman

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 144,000 - 220,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Contract Administrator (Level 5) to join its contracts organization onsite in Northridge, CA. The role covers all aspects of contracts from the business development phase through closeout, delivering strong customer satisfaction and financial performance.

The selected candidate will work with program management, finance, and other teams, utilizing FAR/DFARS knowledge and experience with cost reimbursable and fixed-price contracts.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and at least 15 years of relevant experience in U.S. Government contract administration and management; or a Master's with 13 years.
  • Ability to work with program management, subcontracts, business management, finance, and government representatives.
  • Demonstrated understanding of FAR and DFARS and experience with various contract types.

Responsibilities

  • Lead proposal preparation, contract negotiation and contract administration from proposal through closeout.
  • Administer daily contract activities for multiple product lines and contract types.
  • Enter and manage data in Contract Management and financial systems.
  • Participate in customer meetings and monitor compliance to contract requirements.
  • Ensure NDAs and contract terms are negotiated within guidelines.
  • Perform other contract administrative tasks as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation skills
Oral and written communication
Decision making
MS Office proficiency
Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree
Masters Degree
High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Excel
Word
PowerPoint
SharePoint

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Contract Administrator (Level 5) to join its contracts organization onsite in Northridge, CA. The role covers all aspects of contracts from the business development phase through closeout, delivering strong customer satisfaction and financial performance.

The selected candidate will work with program management, finance, and other teams, utilizing FAR/DFARS knowledge and experience with cost reimbursable and fixed-price contracts.

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