RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 has an opening for a Level 2 or Level 3 Contract Administrator to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals! This position will be a hybrid position in Clearfield, Utah.

Essential Functions:

• Administers, extends, negotiates and terminates standard and nonstandard contracts
• Conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications
• Examines estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Processes specifications, progress and other reports
• Advises management of contractual rights and obligations
• Compiles and analyzes data
• Maintains historical information
• Prepares bids

This requisition may be filled as either a level 2 Contract Administrator or a level 3 Principal Contract Administrator.

Basic Qualifications for a Contract Administrator:

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience in commercial contracts management, contract administration and/or industry related experience, or a Master’s degree
• Must have knowledge of multiple contract types, primarily Firm Fixed Price
• Must have a Passport or ability to obtain a Passport for international travel requirements
• MS Office to include Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Ability to obtain and maintain a clearance

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Contract Administrator:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience in commercial contracts management, contract administration and/or industry related experience, or a Master’s degree with 3 years of related experience
• Must have knowledge of multiple contract types, primarily Firm Fixed Price
• Must have a Passport or ability to obtain a Passport for international travel requirements
• MS Office to include Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Ability to obtain and maintain a clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluency or Proficiency in French and/or German
• Aerospace and defense industry experience
• Experience in contract negotiations
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Current, active DoD Secret or TS/SCI Security Clearance

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself. Every ERG is inclusive of all employees!

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.

Administers, extends, negotiates and terminates standard and nonstandard contracts. Conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. Examines estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness. Prepares bids; processes specifications, progress, and other reports; advises management of contractual rights and obligations; compiles and analyzes data; and maintains historical information.

Salary Range: $62,200.00 - $93,400.00Salary Range 2: $76,600.00 - $115,000.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate’s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, 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) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be 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. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.