Contract Administrator – 14821

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Contracts Professional (Contracts Administrator Level II) to support our Strategic Deterrent Systems Division. This role will contribute to the high-profile Sentinel Program, which is modernizing the ground-based leg of the strategic nuclear triad—a cornerstone of U.S. national security. With a current contract value of $13.3B, the Sentinel program offers significant career and growth opportunities.

For more information on the nuclear triad and Sentinel program, please review the following:

• About Sentinel GBSD - Northrop Grumman
• Sentinel – The Ground Based Strategic Deterrent - Northrop Grumman
• Sentinel ICBM LGM-35A af.mil
• America Nuclear Triad defense.gov

The successful candidate will support the high-profile Sentinel Program (otherwise known as Ground Based Strategic Deterrent, or GBSD), and work closely on a day-to-day basis with Managers, Directors, Vice Presidents, and rocket scientists.

Daily responsibilities include:

• Serve as the primary interface with customers on contractual matters.
• Monitor contracts and associated programs to ensure compliance with obligations.
• Assist in contract proposal preparation, negotiations, and administration in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Develop solutions for routine contractual issues to maintain company compliance.
• Manage contract changes and maintain comprehensive historical records.
• Review terms and conditions—including financial terms, acceptance criteria, delivery requirements, warranties, intellectual property, termination provisions, property, Mission Assurance requirements, and indemnification—to identify risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and manage written communications with internal and external stakeholders.
• Enter and update contract data in a Contract Management System and/or Enterprise Accounting System.
• Provide business advice to Program Management, Integrated Product, and Functional teams to ensure contract compliance.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including: 

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage 
• 401k 
• Educational Assistance 
• Life Insurance 
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions  
• Paid Time Off  
• Health & Wellness Resources  
• Employee Discounts 

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.  

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with two years of experience in contracts, subcontracts, procurement administration, or a related field; OR a master’s degree with no relevant experience.
• Knowledge of pricing principles, FAR/DFARS, and related Federal Contracting regulations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret or Top-Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD Secret or Top-Secret security clearance. 
• Contract administration experience on major defense. acquisition program
• NCMA Certification (CPCM, CFCM and/or CCCM)

Primary Level Salary Range: $63,800.00 - $95,800.00

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.