Contract Administrator - Level 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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.

If forging a secure future excites you, look no further! Northrop Grumman's Space Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration is welcome. As a Contracts Administrator - Level 2, your role will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security. Ready to join forces with our visionary team?

Our Contracts Administrator will administrate daily contract activities for a variety of product lines and contract types, including cost reimbursable and firm fixed; such activities will include, establishing payment terms, initiating and monitoring invoicing, collections, and funding to support financial objectives. You will support contract Closeout activities including but not limited to completion of closeout checklists, obtaining required certifications and customer engagement

Your Role and Impact:

• Enters data related to outgoing proposals and incoming customer contracts for commercial, government, domestic and international customers into applicable business systems using defined computer software
• Compiles data and prepares a variety of reports
• Validates data with applicable customer purchase documents and internal policies, procedures and business system requirements for completeness and accuracy
• Investigates questionable data and recommends actions to resolve discrepancies
• Works complex assignments independently and support Finance, Program Management, and various levels of Management
• Enters and manages data in the financial/delivery system
• Understands and leads contracts data migration and processes into the Contract Management System (CMS)
• Other duties as assigned

Why You? You're the candidate we're searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.

What You Bring to the Table - Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
• Experience in Finance, Contracts, Pricing and Estimating, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Legal or Global Supply Chain
• Proficiency with MS Office

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

What Sets You Apart:

• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS/NFS clauses 
• Experience in the Aerospace Industry or Manufacturing Industry
• Experience working independently on routine contract management responsibilities, including contract and regulatory compliance, and negotiations (price, terms and conditions, and technical requirements)
• Ability to manage multiple contracts at the same time of moderate value and risk level, including various contract types such as cost reimbursable and fixed price
• Basic understanding of Government contracting requirements

You'll be a great fit if you:

• Think strategically, trouble shoot issues and work with various teams to drive tasks to completion efficiently and accurately in a dynamic fast paced environment
• Effectively communicate, verbally and written, with both internal and external customers is imperative
• Are a self-starter and able to work collaboratively with team members, including in an advisory role to program management, site management, and the customers

About Payload & Ground Systems: Leading designer, producer and supplier of spacecraft components that power and enable satellites of all classes. The premier source for mission-enabling, space-qualified deployable booms, masts and backing structures.

About Business Management: Lead pivotal financial strategies, shaping the success of our operations w