Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a global aerospace and defense company developing technologies for air, cyber, land, sea and space missions. Its work includes military and satellite communications, microelectronics manufacturing and other advanced systems designed to address complex challenges across the defense sector. The company supports careers for professionals at different stages, including veterans and entry-level candidates, while also pursuing sustainability initiatives.

Level 5 Contracts Administrator - Northrop Grumman, Redondo Beach Onsite

Manage DoD proposals, negotiations, contract administration, and customer relationships for Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector. This onsite role supports program execution across Redondo Beach, Oxnard, and Goleta.

Description

  • Prepare proposals, support contract negotiations and administration, and handle customer communications
  • Track contracts and related programs to ensure obligations are clearly communicated and understood
  • Coordinate and prepare contract proposals for on-time customer submission
  • Contribute to complex commercial and international contract negotiations
  • Administer customer contracts in line with company policy, legal requirements, and customer specifications
  • Partner with technical, program, finance, global supply chain, and security teams
  • Ensure contract requirements are met and oversee contract change requests
  • Maintain historical contract records and information
  • Evaluate terms and conditions, identify financial and contractual risks, and recommend mitigations
  • Build and maintain customer relationships across geographically dispersed locations
  • Record and update contract data in the Contract Management System or Enterprise Accounting System
  • Manage competing priorities and multiple tasks concurrently
  • Contribute to program performance and growth opportunities as an embedded member of the program management team
  • Carry out additional duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree plus 12 years of professional experience, master’s degree plus 10 years, or PhD plus 8 years
  • An additional four or more years of experience may substitute for the degree requirement
  • No security clearance is required at the start
  • Experience supporting large, competitive Department of Defense proposals
  • Experience negotiating and administering varied DoD contract types and agreement structures
  • Strong knowledge of applicable government regulations, including FAR and DFARS
  • U.S. citizenship is required for certain restricted positions
  • Contract administration or contract management experience preferred
  • Experience managing cost-type or firm-fixed-price procurement contracts preferred
  • Experience with other transaction agreements is a plus
  • Knowledge of federal contracting requirements and FAR/DFARS interpretation is a plus

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Company-paid holidays
  • Paid time off for vacation or personal business
  • Overtime eligibility, depending on the position
  • Shift differential, depending on the position
  • Discretionary bonus eligibility, depending on the position

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