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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.

If forging a secure future excites you, look no further! Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration are welcome. As a Contracts Administrator – Level 2 or 3, your role at Redondo Beach, CA will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security. Ready to join forces with our visionary team?

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Our Contracts Administrator is 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.

In this job, you will:

+ Monitor contract and associated program(s) to ensure 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

+ 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.

+ Enter and maintain contract data into Contract Management System or Enterprise Accounting System

+ Other duties as assigned

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or Level 3 (Principal) .

Basic Qualifications:

+ Level 2: Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree

+ Level 3: Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3+ years of professional experience

+ No clearance required to start

+ Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree

+ Knowledge of contracts regulations or contracts administration

+ Experience working with MS Office Suite and Adobe

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Contract administration or contract management experience in Defense or Aerospace industry

+ Experience managing cost-type or firm fixed price (FFP) procurement contract types, experience with Other Transactions is a plus

+ Experience with federal government contracting requirements; FAR/DFAR interpretations

+ Ability to obtain and maintain an U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI access

Soft Skills:

+ Can meet high performance expectations in a dynamic work environment

+ Have excellent communication skills

+ Are comfortable being directly involved in customer negotiations

+ Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $73,900.00 - $110,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $91,200.00 - $136,800.00

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.