Staff Contract Administrator

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 126,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

9/80 Schedule

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. is seeking a seasoned Contracts Manager to serve as the primary interface with customers on contractual matters. The role involves proposal preparation, contract negotiations, and strict adherence to FAR/DFARS across complex programs.

Candidates must hold a Secret clearance and bring extensive experience in technical data packages, risk assessment, and structured contract administration. Relocation support may be available and a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 13+ years of related experience.
• Strong MS Office Suite and Adobe skills.
• In-depth FAR/DFARS knowledge and contract types experience.
• Excellent proposal development and negotiation skills.
• Experience with technical data packages and data rights.
• Active Secret security clearance required

Responsibilities

• Act as primary interface with customer for contractual issues and monitor program obligations.
• Prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, and manage contract administration.
• Develop solutions to routine and complex contractual matters for compliance.
• Review terms to address risk areas and mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and manage written communications with customers for contracts.
• Ensure timely delivery of contractual deliverables and data/invoices.
• Manage contract changes and maintain historical information.

Skills

Proposal development

Negotiation

Oral and written communication

FAR/DFARS knowledge

MS Office & Adobe

Technical data packages

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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.

What You’ll Get to Do:

Responsibilities include the following:

• Act as primary interface with customer for contractual issues; Monitor contract and associated program to ensure contractual obligations are communicated and understood.
• Conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment per company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Work to develop solutions to routine and complex contractual matters to ensure company compliance with contract requirements on assigned programs.
• 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.
• Ensure timely delivery of all contractual deliverables and submitting invoices, proposals, and data calls.
• Ensure contract requirements are fulfilled, manage contract changes, and maintain historical information.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 13+ years of relevant directly related experience, or Master's degree and 11+ years of directly relevant experience.
• Strong technical acumen in Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) and Adobe
• In-depth knowledge of FAR/DFARS and demonstrated experience with different contract types.
• Must have capable & effective proposal development skills, excellent negotiation skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must have experience in technical data packages and data rights.
• Must have an active Secret security clearance, with the most recent periodic investigation completed in the last 5 years.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret security clearance
• Experience in the Aerospace Industry
• Experience in Larger Complex Proposals
• Extensive DoD Contracting experience with USG and Prime customers
• Experience working restricted programs, proven ability to work in closed program areas.

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $126,400.00 - $189,600.00

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.