RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time
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.
Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Contracts Administrator – Principal Level 3 or Senior Principal Level 4 to join its team of qualified and diverse individuals supporting its Launch & Missile Systems Division. The successful candidate will be report to Contracts Administration Leadership and will have responsibility for the administration and oversight of contractual obligations and compliance.
In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for administering, extending, negotiating and terminating standard and nonstandard contracts. They will conduct proposal preparation, contract negotiations and contract administration in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
As a Contract Administrator, the selected candidate will be part of the Contracts office staff and will report to the OU Senior Contracts Manager on all contract related activities. They will monitor baseline contract activities and administer anticipated future pursuits.
This position will be based out of our COCO5 office in beautiful Colorado Springs, CO and can be hired as either a level 3 or level 4.
In this role, the selected candidate will:
- Perform contract administration per the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR) requirements and Northrop Grumman policies and procedures.
- Lead solicitation review/analysis, proposal preparation, and commitment review and signoff in accordance with applicable procedures.
- Negotiate, administer, extend, and close various types of contracts (federal government and direct commercial contracts)
- Collaborate effectively with the program team (finance, supply chain, quality & mission assurance, legal, pricing, and compliance) to recommend and complete actions to ensure satisfactory program performance and proposal activities.
- Work with Operating Unit, program, business management, and other functional teams to closely monitor contract funding and payments.
- Advise programs and management of contractual rights and obligations.
- Provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
- Establish successful working relationships with internal and external customers via email, telephone, and in-person, when appropriate.
- Examine estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Document contract administration actions and maintain historical information including official correspondence in identified systems and files.
Basic Qualifications for Principal Level 3:
- Bachelor’s Degree and 6+ years of contract management experience, or Master’s Degree and 4+ years of contract management experience
- Will consider an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree
- Knowledge of FAR/DFAR requirements
- Experience with multiple contract types (i.e. Firm Fixed Price, Time & Materials, Cost Plus Fixed Fee)
Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Level 4:
- Bachelor’s Degree and 10+ years of contract management experience, or Master’s Degree and 8+ years of contract management experience
- Will consider an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree
- Knowledge of FAR/DFAR requirements
- Experience with multiple contract types (i.e. Firm Fixed Price, Time & Materials, Cost Plus Fixed Fee)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience in Defense or Aerospace
- Current Northrop Grumman experience
- Current active DoD clearance
- Experience with incentive fee and award fee contract types (Fixed Price Incentive Fee, Cost Plus Award Fee and CostPlus Incentive Fee)
- Contract Management Certification (Certified Professional Contract Manager, Certified Commercial Contract Manager, Certified Federal Contract Manager, Certified Contract Management Associate)
Salary Range: $80,600.00 - $121,000.00Salary Range 2: $99,900.00 - $149,900.00
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.
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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
What We Do
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe.
On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family.
Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference.
Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
