Staff Contract Administrator

Responsibilities

• Act as primary interface with customer for contractual issues;
• Monitor contract and associated program to ensure contractual obligations are communicated and understood.
• Conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment per company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Works to develop solutions to routine and complex contractual matters to ensure company compliance with contract requirements on assigned programs.
• Reviews 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 recommends risk mitigation strategies.
• Prepares and manages written communications with internal and external customers for assigned contractual matters.
• Safeguards timely delivery of all contractual deliverables and submitting invoices, proposals, and data calls.
• Maintains contract requirements, manages contract changes, and maintains historical information.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 13+ years of relevant directly related experience, or Master's degree and 11+ years of directly relevant experience.
• Strong technical acumen in Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
• In-depth knowledge of FAR/DFARS and demonstrated experience with different contract types.
• Capable & effective proposal development skills, excellent negotiation skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in technical data packages and data rights.
• An active Secret security clearance, with the most recent periodic investigation completed in the last 5 years.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• 13+ years of relevant directly related experience, or 11+ years of directly relevant experience with a Master's degree.
• Active Secret security clearance, with the most recent periodic investigation completed in the last 5 years.
• Experience in the Aerospace Industry, Larger Complex Proposals, and DoD Contracting experience with USG and Prime customers.
• Extensive experience working restricted programs and proven ability to work in closed program areas.

Benefits

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Your benefits will include the following:

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $126,400.00 - $189,600.00. 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.