Staff Contract Administrator - Melbourne FL

VetJobs; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 126,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL seeks a senior Contracts professional to act as the primary interface with customers for contractual issues, ensuring obligations are communicated and met. You will prepare proposals, negotiate terms, and manage contract administration for complex defense programs.

You will review terms, address financial and delivery requirements, and mitigate risks across programs. A Secret clearance is required, with relocation assistance and travel up to 10% included.

Qualifications

• Must have strong proposal development skills and excellent negotiation abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Deep knowledge of FAR/DFARS and contract types is essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary interface with customer for contractual issues and monitor program obligations.
• Prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, and manage contract administration per policies.
• Develop solutions for routine and complex contractual matters to ensure compliance.
• Review terms to address financial, delivery, IP, termination, and risk provisions.
• Prepare and manage written communications with internal and external customers.
• Ensure timely delivery of contractual deliverables, invoices, and data calls.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Oral & written communication

Proposal development

Contract knowledge (FAR/DFARS)

Data rights

Technical data packages

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Adobe

Job description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS – This position is available for Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience.

Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is 'On-Site' at the location detailed in the job post.

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

• 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.

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

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.

City Melbourne

State Florida

Job Category Contracts

Job Code Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor Northrop Grumman