Staff Contracts Administrator (Secret Clearance)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

Description

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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

The Cabin Fever Program in the Advanced Radar Systems Operating Unit is looking for a Staff Contract Administrator based out of Linthicum, MD. This position offers the 9/80 schedule.

What You’ll Get to Do:

Responsibilities include the following:

• Act as primary interface with customer for contractual issues; Monitor contract and associated program to ensure contractual obligations are communicated and understood.

• Conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment per company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.

• Work to develop solutions to routine and complex contractual matters to ensure company compliance with contract requirements on assigned programs.

• Review 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 recommend risk mitigation strategies.

• Prepare and manage written communications with internal and external customers for assigned contractual matters.

• Ensure timely delivery of all contractual deliverables and submitting invoices, proposals, and data calls.

• Ensure contract requirements are fulfilled, manage contract changes, and maintain historical information.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 13+ years of relevant directly related experience, or Master's degree and 11+ years of directly relevant experience. Will consider 17 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

• Strong technical acumen in Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) and Adobe

• In-depth knowledge of FAR/DFARS and demonstrated experience with different contract types.

• Must have capable & effective proposal development skills, excellent negotiation skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills

• Must have an active Secret security clearance, with the most recent periodic investigation completed in the last 5 years.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret security clearance

• Experience in the Aerospace Industry

• Extensive DoD Contracting experience with USG and Prime customers

• Experience working restricted programs, proven ability to work in closed program areas.

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (wh