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The selected candidate will manage the full lifecycle of contracts, including proposal preparation, negotiation, and administration in accordance with company and legal requirements.
They will act as the primary interface with customers to ensure contractual obligations are met and risks are mitigated.
What you need
Candidates must hold or be completing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a business-related field such as Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens capable of obtaining a U.S. Government security clearance.
Education: a bachelor's degree or a postgraduate degree
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
TRAVEL: No
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.
Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
The Launcher Systems Operating Unit is seeking a Contract Administrator. The selected candidate will be responsible for supporting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration and customer contract activities to provide and ensure proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements and customer requirements. This position is full time on-site, and can be in Sunnyvale, CA, Baltimore, MD, or San Diego, CA.
The primary responsibilities include administration of standard and nonstandard unconventional contracts. Conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
Responsibilities include by are not limited to:
· Act as a primary interface with customer for contractual issues; Monitor contract and associated program to ensure that contractual obligations are communicated and understood.
· Participate 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.
· Work under general supervision to develop solutions to both routine and complex contractual matters to ensure company compliance with contract requirements on assigned programs.
· Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements, manage contract changes 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.
· Assist management in achieving financial goals related to cash management and sales.
· Prepare and manage written communications with internal and external customers for assigned contractual matters.
· Enter and maintain contract data into Contract Management System and/or Enterprise Accounting System
· Ensure timely delivery of all contractual deliverables (CDRLs/SDRLs) and submission of invoices.
Basic Qualifications for an Associate Contract Administrator
Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Be majoring in or having majored in a Business Degree (Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Management, Economics) or a business adjacent degree (Legal Studies, Mathematics, Statistics, Risk management, Global Supply Chain, etc.)
Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
Basic Qualifications for a Contract Administrator
Be completing or has completed their Master’s degree from an accredited institution
Be majoring in or having majored in a Business Degree (Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Management, Economics) or a business adjacent degree (Legal Studies, Mathematics, Statistics, Risk management, Global Supply Chain, etc.)
Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
Preferred Experience
1ERP
Secret Clearance
Experience with US government customers.
Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and/or commercial clauses
Proficiency in MS Office and EXCEL a plus
Salary Range:
Associate Contract Administrator:
$60,200 to $94,600
Contract Administrator:
$72,400 to $113,800
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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.
