Requisition ID: R10173891
Category: Business Management
Location: Redondo Beach, California, United States of America
Clearance Type: Secret
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: No
Positions Available: 1
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 (Principal) , 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? #definingpossible
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.
Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept:
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
Why You? You're the candidate we're searching for if you are ready to achieve the unthinkable alongside like-minded innovators.
This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or 3.
What You Bring to the Table - 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
Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
Working knowledge of FAR, DFAR or government acquisition regulations
Experience working with MS Office Suite and Adobe
Requires an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
What counts as professional experience:
Business Management (Finance, Pricing and Cost Estimating, Regulatory Compliance, Risk and Earn Value Management)
Legal / Contract Law (contract formation, disputes resolution, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) knowledge)
Global Supply Chain Management (Purchasing, International Sourcing, Export/Trade Compliance)
What Sets You Apart:
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
You'll be a great fit if you:
Can meet high performance expectations in a dynamic work environment
Have excellent communication skills
Are comfortable being directly involved in customer negotiations
About Payload & Ground Systems: Leading designer, producer and supplier of spacecraft components that power and enable satellites of all classes. The premier source for mission-enabling, space-qualified deployable booms, masts and backing structures.
About Business Management: Lead pivotal business capture and financial strategies, shaping the success of our operations with your expertise. Make an impact where it counts!
Salary Range: $72,100 - $108,100
Salary Range 2: $88,700 - $133,100
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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
