RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
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.
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 2 located in our Miramar facility in San Diego, 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.
Our Contract Administrators are 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 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, and 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
Build customer confidence and effectively cultivate relationships
Enter and maintain contract data into contract and accounting systems, prioritizing activities while working on multiple tasks simultaneously
Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with 2 years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 0 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
No clearance required to start
Previous contracts administration or management experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with international customers
Experience working competitive DoD proposals
Experience negotiating and administering contracts of varying sizes and @types of agreements with the DoD and DoD Prime Contractors
Thorough understanding of the requirements of applicable Government regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS)
Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:
https://www.northropgrumman.com/space
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Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00
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.
Job Category: Business Management
