Requisition ID: R10179849

• Category: Business Management

• Location: El Segundo, California, United States of America

• Clearance Type: SCI

• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: Not Applicable (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

• Positions Available: 1

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 are welcome. As a Principal Contracts Administrator – Level 3, your role at El Segundo, CA will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security. Ready to join forces with our visionary team? #definingpossible

Our Contracts Administrator is responsible for supporting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration and customer contact activities to provide and ensure proper contract execution and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements and customer requirements. You will be an embedded member of the program management team, supporting program success and new growth opportunities.

Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept:

• Monitor contract and associated program(s) to ensure contractual obligations are communicated and understood

• Participate in contract proposal preparation, contract negotiations, contract administration, and customer contract activities to manage assigned contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications

• Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements, manage contract changes and maintain historical information

• 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.

• Enter and maintain contract data into Contract Management System or Enterprise Accounting System

• 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 5+ years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3+ years of professional experience

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

• Working knowledge of FAR, DFAR or government acquisition regulations

• Experience working with MS Office Suite and Adobe

• Requires an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application

What Sets You Apart:

• Prior knowledge and overall understanding of FAR and DFARS

• Experience in contract negotiations

• Prior experience with a variety of contract types such as Cost Plus, Fixed Price, Fixed Price Incentive Fee, etc.

• Experience supporting proposal activity including ECPs and REAs

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to be flexible and change directions when needed

• NCMA Certification (CPCM, CFCM and/or CCCM)

About Tactical Space 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: 2Integrates sector financial/business strategies, overseeing accounting, contracts, pricing, compliance, and asset management.

Salary Range: $91,200 - $136,800

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.