Secret Clearance Contract/Principal Contract Administrator

Full-time

No

Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products, and solutions in unmanned systems, logistics and modernization, cyber security, and C4ISR to government and commercial customers. We operate in all 50 states and 25 countries with 65,000 employees who are committed to innovation, development, and discovery. Here at Northrop Grumman, we seek to deliver the value of performance by bringing the next generation of technology to life.


Job Title: Secret Clearance Contract/Principal Contract Administrator
Experience: 3+ years of professional experience for level 2, 6+ years of experience for level 3
Salary Range: $68, - $103, for level 2, $84, - $127, for level 3
Location: Baltimore, MD
Clearance: Secret clearance required
Travel: 10% of the time
Employment Type: Full time

About the Company:
- Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company with 65,000 employees.
- Our employees have opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world.
- We have a pioneering and inventive spirit and encourage intellectual curiosity and diversity in our workforce.
- We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Job Summary:
- The Contract Administrator will work with program business management teams to closely monitor contract funding and payments.
- They will review and analyze customer Requests for Proposal/Quotes (RFPs/RFQs) and advise the program team on contractual terms and conditions.
- This role will oversee contract performance, including schedules and deliverables, and ensure company proposals are responsive to customer requirements.
- The Contract Administrator will also interface with internal stakeholders and customer counterparts and negotiate terms and conditions.
- They will administer, negotiate, terminate, and close-out standard and nonstandard contracts.
- This role requires knowledge of FAR/DFARS and US Export Regulations.

Responsibilities for Level 2 Contracts Administrator:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or 3+ years of professional experience in contracts, subcontracts, business management, finance, accounting, or related field.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and familiarity with FAR/DFARS.
- Current/Active DoD Secret, Top Secret, or Top Secret SCI Full Scope Polygraph security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications for Level 2 Contracts Administrator:
- Advanced MS Excel skills.
- Experience in contracts administration within the defense industry.
- Experience reading and interpreting legal and contractual requirements.
- Professional experience in a regulated industry such as Aerospace & Defense, Insurance, Financial Services, or Telecommunications.
- SAP or COGNOS software tool experience.

Responsibilities for Level 3 Contracts Administrator:
- Act as a primary interface with customer for contractual issues.
- Participate in contract proposal preparation, negotiations, administration, and customer contract activities.
- Develop solutions to routine and complex contractual matters and ensure company compliance with contract requirements.
- Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements, manage contract changes, and maintain historical information.
- Review terms and conditions and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
- Assist management in achieving financial goals related to cash management and sales.
- Prepare and manage written communications with internal and external customers.
- Enter and maintain contract data into Contract Management System and/or Enterprise Accounting System.
- Ensure timely delivery of all contractual deliverables and submission of invoices.

Basic Qualifications for Level 3 Contracts Administrator:
- Bachelor's degree with a minimum 6 years of experience in Contracts, Subcontracts, Business Management, or related field; or a Master's Degree or JD with a minimum of 4 years of experience.
- Ability to provide advice on a wide range of contractual and business-related matters.
- Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters.
- Strong working knowledge of the FAR, DFAR, and other . Federal Government contracting regulations.
- Experience with various contract types including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Cost Reimbursable, and Time and Material contracts.
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically up to 10%.
- Current/Active DoD Secret, Top Secret, or Top-Secret SCI Full Scope Polygraph security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications for Level 3 Contracts Administrator:
- Recent experience as a Contracts Professional in the defense industry.
- Strong time management skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and accomplish them simultaneously.
- Proficient in daily use of Microsoft Office and other PC programs and software.
- Strong written, verbal, interpersonal communication, and presentation skills.
- Active Top Secret clearance.

What We Can Offer You:
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Work environment that encourages growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company.
- Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule, and much more.

Application Period:
- Estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date, but subject to change depending on business needs and availability of qualified candidates.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
- Northrop Grumman is 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.
- . Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Join Our Team:
- Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.
- We seek to deliver the value of performance by bringing the next generation of technology to life.
- Apply now to be a part of our team and make history!

this role will interface with internal stakeholders and customer counterparts via email, telephone, and in-person and will developing negotiation strategies, negotiate terms and conditions, cost/price, and fee. , ucas) while researching contact issues and preparing analysis and/or recommendations. current/active dod secret, top secret, or top secret sci full scope polygraph security clearance

preferred qualifications for a level 2 contracts administrator:

advanced ms excel skills
experience in contacts administration within the defense industry
experience reading and interpreting legal and contractual requirements. willingness and ability to travel domestically up to 10%. for our complete eeo/aa and pay transparency statement, please visit

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