Contract Administrator - Level 2/Level 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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.Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.
Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. The position will report directly to the Manager of Contracts and will serve as the primary contact with an important strategic customer, ensuring the team holds NG's favorable financial and programmatic baseline. As a Contract Administrator - Level 2 or Level 3 (Principal) located in * Chandler, AZ you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.
This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or 3.
In this job, you will:

Lead and coordinate the company response to customer Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to understand Statements of Work (SOW)/contract requirements and advise the program team on risk identification and mitigation strategies.

Ensure company proposals are fully responsive to prospective customer requirements, prepare proposal submittal documents, and coordinate appropriate levels of internal review and approval. Coordinate and develop responses to fact-finding, evaluation notices, and requests for information (RFIs), to bolster priorities, strengthen support for the proposal, and identify customer key items or concerns.

Develop and execute a negotiation strategy to establish a framework to arrive at the most beneficial agreement possible between Northrop Grumman and the customer.

Maintain our excellent working relationship with customers to effectively communicate, administer, modify, negotiate and terminate standard and nonstandard contractual agreements.

Oversee contract performance including schedules and deliverables, and complete actions to ensure satisfactory program performance.

Advise your program team of contractual rights and obligations on your assigned contracts, including interpretation of contract terms and conditions.

Enter and manage data in the Contract Management System (CMS).

Other duties as assigned

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!
Basic Qualifications:

Level 2 -Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of experience in any combination of the following: Contract Administration, Proposal Development, Contract Negotiation, Contract Risk Assessment and/or Contract Cost Performance - OR - Master's degree

Level 3 - Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience in any combination of the following: Contract Administration, Proposal Development, Contract Negotiation, Contract Risk Assessment and/or Contract Cost Performance - OR - Master's degree with 3+ years of experience in any combination of the following: Contract Administration, Proposal Development, Contract Negotiation, Contract Risk Assessment and/or Contract Cost Performance

Knowledge of FAR/DFARS

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:
Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

Recent experience as a Contracts Administrator for Department of Defense contracts

Current Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance

Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS

MBA or JD

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