Contract Administrator 2/3- Chantilly or Dulles VA (TS Clearance Required)

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Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Contract Administrator 2 or 3 to join its team of qualified and diverse individuals supporting the Space Security Contracts team. This is a unique opportunity to build experience, mentoring relationships, and career growth by contributing to the Contracts role. This position can be located in our Chantilly, VA or Dulles, VA office.

A Contract Administrator produces high quality Contract Management related products supporting the NGSP Tactical Space Systems Division (TSSD) Space Domain Awareness (SDA) programs. This position requires a basic understanding of DOD contracting, excellent communication skills, strong technology acumen in M365, as well as interpersonal and organizational skills. The ideal candidate is a team player; but also, a strong independent contributor with strong leadership skills, demonstrated problem-solving skills, and a detail-oriented approach.

The Contract Administrator is required to deal effectively with competing priorities and deadlines; and handle multiple tasks. A Contract Administrator must possess the ability to work well with others in high-volume situations, effectively interface with internal functional and program organizations; and meet the goals/objectives of the TSSD.

Roles and responsibilities of the Sr. Principal Contracts Administrator will include the following:

• Support proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Maintain and update contract documents, official program records, and correspondence.
• Support the development of metrics, reports, and responses to data calls.
• Research contract issues and prepare analysis with citations.

We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly collaborative workplace. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. Does this sound like you?

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!

At Northrop Grumman, we are innovating-- building the next generation of sophisticated spacecraft 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.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Basic Qualifications:

This requisition may be filled at either a level 2 or a level 3.

Basic Qualifications for Contract Administrator (Level 2):

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution with 3+ years of Contracts, Subcontracts, or Procurement Administration, or directly related experience, or Master’s Degree with 1+ years of relevant Contracts, Subcontracts, or Procurement Administration, or directly related experience.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Contract Administrator (Level 3):

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution with 6+ years of Contracts, Subcontracts, or Procurement Administration, or directly related experience, or Master’s Degree with 4+ years of relevant Contracts, Subcontracts, or Procurement Administration, or directly related experience.

Additional Basic Qualifications for Both Levels:

• Strong technical acumen in M365
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills; ability to make recommendations and effectively bring projects to completion.
• Active Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI. US Citizenship is a prerequisite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An In-depth knowledge of FAR, DFAR, and UCC as well as experience with different contract types
• Experience supporting ECPs and REAs
• Extensive Proposal Support is a plus.
• NCMA Certification (CPCM, CFCM and/or CCCM)

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.