Contract Administrator

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: No 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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is hiring a Contract Administrator who will be based out of our Annapolis, MD location. You will be expected to be in the office full time.
What You Will Get To Do:
The Contract Administrator at Northrop Grumman supports Government programs, manages contract operations, and participates in capture and proposal activities. Responsibilities include overseeing contracts from development to close-out, ensuring customer satisfaction, financial performance, and risk management. The role requires strong customer relationship skills, employee engagement, and effective collaboration with various teams. Knowledge of FAR and DFARS is essential, and the position reports directly to Contracts Leadership.
Responsibilities:

Reviewing and addressing contract provisions and risks

Setting up and maintaining files including private/proprietary and other sensitive data

Process Shipping Documents and lead OTD Load

Developing solutions for contractual matters

Supporting financial goals with emphasis on data metrics analysis

Communicating effectively with customers

Maintaining contract data integrity and Contract files

Ensuring timely contract deliverables

Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications for a Level 2 Contract 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 government contracting

Experience using Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint

Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD (Department of Defense) Secret clearance