Contract Administrator - Level 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

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 Contract Administrator – Level 3 to join our team in Redondo Beach CA.

As a Contract Administrator, the selected candidate will be part of the Space Sector Contracts Operations team, serving as the primary interface between the Sector and Launch & Exploration Division (LED) Contracts team.  This position requires an understanding of DoD contracting, excellent communication skills, strong technology acumen in M365, as well as interpersonal and organizational skills. The ideal candidate is an independent contributor and team player with strong leadership skills, demonstrated problem-solving skills, and a detail-oriented approach.

In this job, you will:

• Act as primary interface with the LED Contracts team for reporting, data calls, and contractual issues.
• Provide data extraction and analysis from ERP systems and contract management system(s) to support all related internal & external requests for information and data calls.
• Ability to work independently and in group settings to make decisions, ensuring high levels of collaboration with stakeholders and subject matter experts.
• Prioritize activities and work on multiple tasks simultaneously. 
• Provide training, systems, and tools to support program teams in executing contract terms.
• Support special projects, communications, and developing positive relationships at all levels.
• Collaborate with other Contract Operations functions to perform ongoing monitoring and compliance.
• Build customer intimacy despite geographical separation as well as being able to effectively cultivate those relationships early on.
• Make decisions in a timely manner under tight deadlines and pressure.
• Maintain compliance with enterprise and sector requirements for contract reporting.
• Experience in preparing and presenting briefings to senior level internal & external customers.
• Offer analysis and work collaboratively with a multitude of organizations ranging from contracts, technical, program, finance, global supply chain, and security to support the establishment of appropriate policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant professional contracts experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant professional contracts experience.
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Understanding of various contract types and the requirements of government regulations, such as FAR or DFARS.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience wit