Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is seeking a qualified Contracts Administrators (Level 2 or Level 3) to join our team in El Segundo, CA
The Contract Administrator is responsible for administering, extending, negotiating and terminating standard and nonstandard contracts. The team member will also support 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. As an embedded member of the contracts team, this team member will support a major program or division.
Primary Job Duties:
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; and maintains historical information.
Supports interface with customer for contractual issues among team members
Monitor contract and associated program to ensure that 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
Work under direct and general supervision to develop solutions to both routine and complex contractual matters to ensure company compliance with contract requirements on assigned programs
Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements, support contract changes and maintain historical information within company policy and procedure
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
Prepare and manage written communications with internal and external customers for assigned contractual matters
Enter and maintain contract data into Contract Management System or Enterprise Accounting System
Ensure timely delivery of all contractual deliverables and submission of invoices
This position may be filled at either the Level 2 or Level 3 Contracts Administrator depending upon candidates, skills, knowledge, abilities and experience.
Level 2 Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree AND 2 years of qualifiable professional/military experience or a Masters Degree.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Secret Clearance within a reasonable amount of time, as determined by the program to meet business needs.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Program Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Level 3 Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree AND 5 years of qualifiable professional/military experience or a Masters degree and 3 years of experience.
Knowledge of FAR/DFARS requirements
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Secret Clearance within a reasonable amount of time, as determined by the program to meet business needs.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Program Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Preferred Qualifications:
Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
Knowledge of multiple contract types including Firm Fixed Price, Time & Materials or Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and 2 years of qualifying professional or military experience, or a master's degree for Level 2
- Bachelor's degree and 5 years of qualifying professional or military experience, or a master's degree and 3 years of experience for Level 3
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance
- Ability to obtain and maintain program access
- Knowledge of FAR/DFARS requirements for Level 3
- Active U.S. Government Secret clearance or higher
- Background investigation completed within the last 6 years or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation
- Knowledge of Firm Fixed Price, Time and Materials, or Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract types
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple medical plan options by region alongside dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Recent materials also highlight added family‑building support, including a dedicated fertility benefit.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) savings plan is positioned as competitive with a company match, auto‑escalation features, and access to an employee stock fund/ESPP. Official filings and benefits guides emphasize retirement as a core element of the Total Rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many sites offer a 9/80 schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible/telework options where program needs allow. Paid parental and caregiver leave are prominently featured, with recent enhancements for the delivering parent.
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