RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE

Secret

TRAVEL

Yes, 10% of the Time

About the Role

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.

We're looking for you to join our team as a Contract Administrator based out of Linthicum, MD or Elkridge, MD. This is a full-time, on-site position.

Responsibilities

This Contract Administrator role at Northrop Grumman will support a variety of programs within the Land & Maritime Systems Business Unit and have an opportunity to gain valuable experience for growth within the Company. The selected candidate will support day-to-day contracts operations for sustainment (spares/repairs/services) contracts and support various contract administrative tasking as needed across the Business Unit. Responsibilities will include:

• Support the contract lifecycle through proposal development, contract negotiation, award, execution, and closeout in accordance with company policies, legal requirements and customer specifications
• Process documentation for contract administration such as contract award documentation review, contractual requirements documentation, closeout checklists, on-time delivery and delinquency data management
• Develop solutions for contractual matters - advise management of contractual rights and obligations; compiles and analyzes data; and maintains historical information
• Setting up and maintaining contract files and data integrity
• Review terms and conditions to address provisions and risks of financial terms, acceptance criteria, delivery requirements, intellectual property, termination provisions, indemnification, and all other potential risk areas and recommend risk mitigation strategies
• Under general supervision, develop solutions to both routine and complex contractual matters to ensure company compliance with contract requirements on assigned programs
• Assist management in achieving financial goals related to cash management and sales
• Prepare written communications with internal and external customers for assigned contractual matters
• Maintain contract data into the Enterprise Accounting System
• Ensure timely delivery of all contractual deliverables

This individual must have the ability to meet high performance expectations in a very dynamic environment. Excellent communication is a must as the selected candidate will be directly involved in negotiations with the customer as a strategic team member.

Basic Qualifications

• 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 using Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD (Department of Defense) Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS clauses
• Experience in the defense industry
• Ability to learn and utilize various data entry software tools and to adapt with changes to those tools
• Basic understanding of Government contracting requirements
• Experience with government contracting

Benefits

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.