Contract Administrator/Principal Contract Administrator (Clearance Required))

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions.

In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning.

We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions.

By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader.

At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

This position may be filled as a **Contracts Administrator or a Principal Contracts Administrator** .

This position is based out of **Annapolis, MD** and supports a part-time hybrid telework arrangement with the understanding that it may move to a position requiring you to be **in the office full time** .

**What You Will Get To Do:**

This role will manage assigned contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.

Additionally, the position will ensure that contractual obligations are communicated and understood, ensure fulfillment of contract requirements, manage contract changes, and maintain historical information.

Associated responsibilities include:

**Responsibilities:**

+ Reviewing terms and conditions to address provisions and risks of financial terms, acceptance criteria, delivery requirements, intellectual property, termination provisions, indemnification, and all other potential risk areas and recommending risk mitigation strategies.
+ Under general supervision, developing solutions to both routine and complex contractual matters to ensure company compliance with contract requirements on assigned programs.
+ Assisting management in achieving financial goals related to cash management and sales.
+ Preparing written communications with internal and external customers for assigned contractual matters.
+ Maintaining contract data into the Enterprise Accounting System.
+ Ensuring timely delivery of all contractual deliverables.

This individual must have the ability to meet high performance expectations in a very dynamic environment.

Excellent communication is a must as the selected candidate will be directly involved in negotiations with the customer as a strategic team member.

Our team is looking for someone who wants to grow and get experience with both USG and prime customers.

This position may be filled as a Contracts Administrator or a Principal Contracts Administrator depending on experience.

**Qualifications:**

**Basic Qualifications for a Contracts Administrator:**

+ Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience in contracts / related field - OR - a Master's degree with 1 year of experience in contracts / related field - OR - 6 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
+ Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, (specifically Excel and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat
+ Ability to travel 10% of the time.
+ US Citizenship
+ Active DoD Secret Clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 5 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
+ Must have the ability to obtain and maintain the Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to commencement of employment.

**Basic Qualifications for a Principal Contracts Administrator:**

+ Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in contracts / related field - OR - a Master's degree with 3 years of experience in contracts / related field - OR - 9 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
+ Working knowledge of defense contracting.
+ Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, (specifically Excel and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat
+ Ability to travel 10% of the time.
+ US Citizenship
+ Active DoD Secret Clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 5 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
+ Must have the ability to obtain and maintain the Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to commencement of employment.

**Preferred Qualifications for Both Levels:**

+ Experience in contract negotiations.
+ Prior knowledge and understanding of FAR and DFARS.
+ Prior experience with a variety of contract types such as Cost Plus, Fixed Price, Fixed Price Incentive Fee, etc.
+ Prior experience supporting contracts consisting of complex production efforts.
+ Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to be flexible and change directions when needed.
+ Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
+ Active DoD Top Secret Clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 5 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

**What We Can Offer You:**

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.

Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Salary Range: $70,600.00 - $105,800.00Salary Range 2: $87,000.00 - $136,000.00

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.

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.

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 an Equal Opportunity 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 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.

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