Contract Administrator (Level 3 or Level 4)

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Contract Administrator (Level 3 or Level 4) to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA. This position offers a 9/80 schedule. While this position is based in-office, we are committed to fostering an environment where you can thrive professionally while maintaining the flexibility and support you need for a balanced lifestyle.

The Contracts Administrator will participate in contract proposal preparation, contract negotiations, contract administration, and customer contract activities to manage assigned contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements and customer specifications.  As primary interface with customer, the Contracts Administrator will ensure that contractual obligations are communicated and understood, ensure fulfillment of contract requirements,  manage contract changes, be proactive in administering each contract and maintain historical information. Our team is highly driven to learn, grow and be a part of the future of Aeronautics vehicles, all the while focused on knowledge sharing and collaboration within our team and internal program teams.

Associated responsibilities include:

• This role will have significant visibility within high visibility programs, including some Division and Sector submittals and reviews and must manage tight deadlines in a complex environment. This individual must have the ability to meet high performance expectations in a very dynamic environment.  We’re looking for someone is excited and curious about learning, growing and contributing the Defining Possible here in Contracts. Excellent communication is a must as the selected candidate will be directly involved in negotiations with the customer as a strategic team member. Our team is looking for someone who wants to grow and get experience with different contract types.
• Reviewing terms and conditions to address provisions and risks of financial terms, acceptance criteria, delivery requirements, warranty, intellectual property, termination provisions, indemnification and all other potential risk areas and recommending risk mitigation strategies.
• Under general supervision, developing solutions to both routine and complex contractual matters to ensure company compliance with contract requirements on assigned programs.
• Assisting management in achieving financial goals related to cash management and sales.
• Preparing written communications with internal and external customers for assigned contractual matters.
• Maintaining contract data into Contract Management System and/or Enterprise Accounting System.
• Ensuring timely delivery of all contractual deliverables and submission of invoices.

This may be hired at either a Level 3 (Principal) or Level 4 (Sr. Principal) depending upon candidate experience and qualifications.

Basic Qualifications for the Level 3 Principal Contract Administrator:

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience or a Master's degree with 3 years of experience in contracts management /administration and/or industry related experience
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and/or government regulations
• Working knowledge of US Government contracting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, (specifically Excel and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat
• US Citizenship
• Aerospace/Defense Industry experience

Basic Qualifications for the Level 4 – Sr. Principal Contract Administrator:

• Bachelor's degree with 8years of experience or a Master's degree with 6 years of experience in contracts management /administration and/or industry related experience
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and/or government regulations
• Working knowledge of US Government contracting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, (specifically Excel and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat
• US Citizenship
• Aerospace/Defense Industry experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with negotiating FAR terms and conditions
• Law, business, or relevant advanced degree

We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly inclusive environment! We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, team focused 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! Does this sound like what you're looking for?

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.

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.