Contracts Administrator - Level 2

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Are you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman Space Sector is the place for you. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Level 2, to join our Launch & Missile Defense Systems - Missile Defense Systems team in Magna, UT. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible. #definingpossible

The successful candidate will be report to Contracts Administration Leadership and will have responsibility for the administration and oversight of contractual obligations and compliance.

In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for administering, extending, negotiating and terminating standard and nonstandard contracts.  They will conduct proposal preparation, contract negotiations and contract administration in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.

As a Contract Administrator, the selected candidate will be part of the program office staff and will report to the Senior Program Manager on all program related activities and to the Propulsion Systems Contracts Manager for all contract related activities.  They will monitor baseline contract activities and administer anticipated future Task Orders.  This position will be based in Magna, UT.

Role and Impact:

• Contract guidance on Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR) requirements and compliance

• Delivery of Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) and Data Accession List (DAL) items

• Partners with Program Contracting Officer

• Supports Supply Chain Manager in subcontract execution compliance

• Contract interpretation and execution

• Program Change Requests (PCR) review and approval

• Proposal cost volume coordination and contractual adherence

• General contract compliance oversight

• Program market research and proposals

• Represent the program office to the customer in matters of a contractual nature

• Other duties as assigned

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

Basic Qualifications:

• Level 2 -Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of related professional experience – OR – Master’s degree

• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience within aerospace or defense

• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR requirements

• Knowledge of multiple contract types including Firm Fixed Price, Time & Materials or Cost Plus Fixed Fee

• Experience with incentive fee and award fee contract types

• Contract Management Certification (Certified Professional Contract Manager, Certified Commercial Contract Manager, Certified Federal Contract Manager, Certified Contract Management Associate)

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https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

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