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Contract Administrator (Level 3 or Level 4)

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Northrop Grumman logoNorthrop Grumman · Redondo Beach, CA
Full-timeOn-site14mo ago
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Requirements

  • Experience with negotiating FAR terms and conditions
  • Law, business, or relevant advanced degree
  • We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly inclusive environment! We are looking

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: 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.Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Contract Administrator (Level 3 or Level 4) to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA. This position offers a 9/80 schedule. While this position is based in-office, we are committed to fostering an environment where you can thrive professionally while maintaining the flexibility and support you need for a balanced lifestyle. The Contracts Administrator will participate in contract proposal preparation, contract negotiations, contract administration, and customer contract activities to manage assigned contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements and customer specifications. As primary interface with customer, the Contracts Administrator will ensure that contractual obligations are communicated and understood, ensure fulfillment of contract requirements, manage contract changes, be proactive in administering each contract and maintain historical information. Our team is highly driven to learn, grow and be a part of the future of Aeronautics vehicles, all the while focused on knowledge sharing and collaboration within our team and internal program teams. Associated responsibilities include: This role will have significant visibility within high visibility programs, including some Division and Sector submittals and reviews and must manage tight deadlines in a complex environment. This individual must have the ability to meet high performance expectations in a very dynamic environment. We're looking for someone is excited and curious about learning, growing and contributing the Defining Possible here in Contracts. 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 different contract types. Reviewing 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 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 Contract Management System and/or Enterprise Accounting System. Ensuring timely delivery of all contractual deliverables and submission of invoices. This may be hired at either a Level 3 (Principal) or Level 4 (Sr. Principal) depending upon candidate experience and qualifications. Basic Qualifications for the Level 3 Principal Contract Administrator: Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience or a Master's degree with 3 years of experience in contracts management /administration and/or industry related experience Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and/or government regulations Working knowledge of US Government contracting Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, (specifically Excel and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat US Citizenship Aerospace/Defense Industry experience Basic Qualifications for the Level 4 - Sr. Principal Contract Administrator: Bachelor's degree with 8years of experience or a Master's degree with 6 years of experience in contracts management /administration and/or industry related experience Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and/or government regulations Working knowledge of US Government contracting Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, (specifically Excel and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat US Citizenship Aerospace/Defense Industry experience


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