Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our inclusive team. As a Staff Contracts Administrator - Level 5, located in either our El Segundo, CA or Dulles, VA office, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.
A Contract Administrator produces high quality Contract Management related products supporting the NGSP Space Superiority Division (SSD) Integrated Missions Operating Unit (IMOU) programs. This position requires a basic understanding of DOD contracting, excellent communication skills, strong technology acumen in M365, as well as interpersonal and organizational skills. The ideal candidate is a team player; but also, a strong independent contributor with strong leadership skills, demonstrated problem-solving skills, and a detail-oriented approach.
Your Role and Impact:
Administers, extends, negotiates, and terminates standard and nonstandard 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.
Examines estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Prepares bids; processes specifications, progress and other reports.
Advises management of contractual rights and obligations
Compiles and analyzes data.
Maintains historical information.
Why You? You're the candidate we're searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.
Your Expertise - Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 10+ years of professional experience
Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
Experience negotiating and administering various contract types
Understanding the requirements of government regulations, such as FAR or DFAR
Must have Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application.
Your Preferred Edge:
An In-depth knowledge of FAR, DFAR, and UCC as well as experience with different contract types
Experience supporting ECPs and REAs
Extensive Proposal Support is a plus.
NCMA Certification (CPCM, CFCM and/or CCCM)
Your Unique Contribution:
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
Experience working with Government agencies within the Intelligence Community (IC)
About Business Management: Integrates sector financial/business strategies, overseeing accounting, contracts, pricing, compliance, and asset management.