Requisition ID: R******** Category: Business Management
Location: Redondo Beach, California, United States of America | Goleta, California, United States of America | Oxnard, California, United States of America
Clearance Type: None
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Positions Available: 1
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.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Contracts Administrator – Level 3 or 4 to join its team of qualified and diverse individuals supporting its Payload & Ground Systems Division. The successful candidate will report to Contracts Administration Leadership and will work closely on a day-to-day basis with Program Management, Business Management, Operations, Business Development, and other functional teams.
In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of a contract portfolio from the business development phase through closeout, delivering customer satisfaction, building customer relationships, and providing timely responses to both internal and external customers. They will conduct proposal preparation, contract negotiations, and contract administration in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
This position will be full time in office and can be based in either Goleta, CA, Oxnard, CA, or Redondo Beach, CA. Travel may be required to additional offices, as needed, per business needs and meetings.
Primary Job Duties: Lead contract negotiation and contract administration activities from the proposal through closeout.
Help with customer communications and correspondence, support writing of Contracts Management proposal sections, prepare representations and certifications, and review terms and conditions.
Administration of daily contract activities for a variety of product lines and contract types, including cost reimbursable and firm fixed.
Negotiate and terminate standard and nonstandard contracts.
Interpret, apply, and follow contract acquisition rules, company policies, and customer specifications.
Data management in Costpoint and Contract Management System (CMS) on a weekly basis to ensure accuracy and completeness of contract information.
Advise management of contractual rights and obligations.
Compile and analyze data; maintain historical information.
Basic Qualifications for Level 3: Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years of contract management experience – OR - Master's Degree with 3+ years of contract management experience
Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
Experience with multiple contract types (Firm Fixed Price, Time & Materials, Cost Plus Fixed Fee)
Ability to manage multiple contracts at the same time of varying value and risk level.
Working knowledge of Government and Commercial contracting requirements.
Ability to draft written correspondence and lead discussions related to basic contract execution issues.
Basic Qualifications for Level 4: Bachelor's Degree with 8+ years of contract management experience – OR - Master's Degree with 6+ years of contract management experience
Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
Experience with multiple contract types (Firm Fixed Price, Time & Materials, Cost Plus Fixed Fee)
Ability to independently work moderate to very complex contract management responsibilities.
Working knowledge of Government, Commercial, and international contracting.
Ability to draft complex written correspondence and lead discussions related to contract execution issues.
Preferred Qualifications for both levels: Prior experience in Defense or Aerospace.
Experience with FAR and DFAR regulations.
Contract Management Certification (Certified Professional Contract Manager, Certified Commercial Contract Manager, Certified Federal Contract Manager, Certified Contract Management Associate).
Salary Range: $87,700 - $133,100
Salary Range 2: $109,900 - $164,900
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. 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).
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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