Contracts Administrator - Level 3 or 4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Contracts Administrator – Level 3 or 4 to join its team of qualified and diverse individuals supporting its Payload & Ground Systems Division.  The successful candidate will be report to Contracts Administration Leadership and will work closely on a day-to-day basis with Program Management, Business Management, Operations, Business Development, and other functional teams.

In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of a contract portfolio from the business development phase through closeout, delivering customer satisfaction, building customer relationships and providing timely responses to both internal and external customers.  They will conduct proposal preparation, contract negotiations and contract administration in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.

This position will be full time in office and can be based in either Goleta, CA, Oxnard, CA, or Redondo Beach, CA. Travel may be required to additional offices, as needed, per business needs and meetings.

Skills necessary for success in the role:

• Must have the ability to think strategically, trouble shoot issues and work with various teams to drive tasks to completion efficiently and accurately in a dynamic fast paced environment.
• Dynamic self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to function independently.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to use them in informing, presenting, and negotiating to all levels of management.
• Team player, independent, proactive, and possess excellent problem solving, oral and written communication, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to work collaboratively as part of a dynamic leadership team.

Primary Job Duties:  

• Lead contract negotiation and contract administration activities from the proposal through closeout.
• Help with customer communications and correspondence, support writing of Contracts Management proposal sections, prepare representations and certifications, OCI sweeps, and review terms and conditions, technical data rights and assertions and provide the administrative support needed to guide the proposal through the proposal approval process.
• Administration of daily contract activities for a variety of product lines and contract types, including cost reimbursable and firm fixed; such activities will include, establishing payment terms, initiating and monitoring invoicing, collections, and funding to support financial objectives; entering and managing data in the financial/delivery system; participating in IPT and customer meetings; performing and monitoring compliance to contract requirements; leading change management process.
• Negotiate and terminate standard and nonstandard contracts.
• Interpret, apply, and follow contract acquisition rules, company policies, and customer specifications.  Ensures non-disclosure agreements and contract terms and condition are negotiated within company guidelines.
• Data management in Costpoint and Contract Management System (CMS) on a weekly basis to ensure accuracy and completeness of contract information.
• Advise management of contractual rights and obligations.
• Compile and analyze data; maintain historical information.

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of contract management experience – OR - Master’s Degree with 3+ years of contract management experience
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
• Experience with multiple contract types (Firm Fixed Price, Time & Materials, Cost Plus Fixed Fee)
• Ability to manage multiple contracts at the same time of varying value and risk level, which may include various contract types, such as cost reimbursable and fixed price
• Working knowledge of Government and Commercial contracting requirements; understanding of international contracting a plus
•  Ability to draft written correspondence and lead discussions related to basic contract execution issues

Basic Qualifications for Level 4:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8+ years of contract management experience – OR - Master’s Degree with 6+ years of contract management experience
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
• Experience with multiple contract types (Firm Fixed Price, Time & Materials, Cost Plus Fixed Fee)
• Ability to independently work moderate to very complex contract management responsibilities, including contract and regulatory compliance, negotiation of price, terms and conditions, and technical requirements
• Ability to manage multiple contracts at the same time of relatively significant value and risk level, which may include various contract types, such as cost reimbursable and fixed price
• Working knowledge of Government, Commercial, and international contracting
•  Ability to draft complex written correspondence and lead discussions related to basic contract execution issues, as well as high-risk and complex issues with various levels of leadership

Preferred Qualifications for both levels:

• Prior experience in Defense or Aerospace
• Experience with FAR and DFAR regulations
• Contract Management Certification (Certified Professional Contract Manager, Certified Commercial Contract Manager, Certified Federal Contract Manager, Certified Contract Management Associate)

Salary Range: $87,700.00 - $133,100.00Salary Range 2: $109,900.00 - $164,900.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.