Contract Administrator

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

We’re looking for you to join our team as a Contract Administrator based in Linthicum, MD supporting our Airborne Multifunction Sensors division. This is a full-time onsite position that offers the 9/80 schedule.

This Contract Administrator will report directly to the OU Contract Manager and will provide support managing a high-volume portfolio of proposals and contracts for spares and repair work.

• Review, interpret, analyze, and understand customer Requests for Proposal/Quotes (RFPs/RFQs), Statements of Work (SOW), contract requirements, and terms and conditions.
• Advise the program team on contractual terms and conditions and risk identification/mitigation strategies.
• Ensure proposals/basis of estimates are fully responsive to the SOW and customer requirements.
• Prepare proposal submittal documents, and coordinate/complete appropriate levels of internal review and approval.
• Develop and execute negotiation strategy to reach award through collaboration with internal stakeholders. Negotiate terms and conditions, cost/price/fee, and other requirements.
• Coordinate and develop responses to fact-finding, evaluation notices, and RFIs.
• Administer, modify, negotiate and terminate standard and nonstandard contractual agreements.
• Identify, document, and manage contract changes.
• Oversee contract requirements including schedules and deliverables and complete contract actions to ensure satisfactory contract performance.
• Work with program and business management team to closely monitor contract funding, payments, and changes.
• Maintain and update contract files and records.
• Draft and submit correspondence, requests, and notifications to customers.
• Research contract issues to analyze and recommend solutions.
• Utilize and apply knowledge of FAR/DFARS and US Export Regulations.
• Maintain excellent working relationships with customers.
• Work cooperatively with the technical staff to address customer questions and requests.
• Initiate and complete actions related to contract closeout.

The successful candidate will have some experience managing multiple responsibilities and accomplishing them simultaneously, meeting deadlines and commitments, and ability to independently perform professional tasks.

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years or Master's degree with 1 years of experience in contracts, subcontracts, finance, or other business management related function.
• Experience with FAR/DFARS
• Experience gathering, organizing, and relaying information and collaborating in a team environment.
• Experience using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• U.S. citizenship required.

• Experience using SAP or another ERP system.
• Experience applying Proposal and Contract principles, concepts, practices, and standards.
• Experience reading and interpreting legal, contractual, and technical…