Contract Administrator

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: San Diego
Posted on: September 16, 2023

Job Description:

Requisition ID: R10114903
Category: Business Management
Location: San Diego, CA, USA
Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship
Clearance Type: Secret
Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Positions Available: 3
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's Mission Systems (NGMS) Sector is seeking a Contract Administrator to join our team. This open position is located in San Diego, CA. Hybrid work arrangements will be considered. You will learn and grow! Come join us!
This position will be located in San Diego, CA.
Responsibilities include the following:
Proposals:
Review and analyze customer Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to understand Statements of Work (SOW)/contract requirements and advise the program team on contractual terms and conditions.
Ensure company proposals are fully responsive to prospective customer requirements, prepare proposal submittal documents, and coordinate appropriate levels of internal review and approval.
Manage proposal fact-finding and negotiations between customer and program team.
Contract Administration:
Establish a good working relationship with customers to administer, modify, negotiate and terminate standard and nonstandard contractual agreements.
Oversee contract performance including schedules and deliverables, maintain compliant contractual documentation/correspondence, and collaborate with the program team to recommend and complete actions to ensure satisfactory program performance.
Work with program business management team to closely monitor contract funding and payments.
Overall:
Advise your program team of contractual rights and obligations on your assigned contracts, including interpretation of contract terms and conditions.
Collaborate effectively with other functional groups (finance, supply chain, mission assurance, legal, etc.) during all phases of the contract lifecycle.
Ability to effectively interface with customer counterparts via email, telephone, and in-person, when appropriate.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years directly related experience or a Master's degree with a minimum of 1 year directly related experience.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and organizational skills.
Must be a team player but also have the ability to work independently
Demonstrated leadership qualities; ability to start, oversee, and follow-through with major assignments and responsibilities;
Must be able to obtain DoD (Department of Defense) Secret clearance
Salary Range: $70,200 USD - $105,200 USD
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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.
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 most positions.

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