Northrop Grumman
Level 3 Principal Contract Administrator - (Clearance Required) - R10185730
Northrop Grumman, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Level 3 Principal Contract Administrator - R10185730
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
LOCATION: On-site at Palmdale, California or San Diego, California
Overview Northrop Grumman has an opening for a Level 3 Principal Contract Administrator to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located on-site at either Palmdale, California or San Diego, California. The successful candidate will support proposal development, submissions and negotiations, followed by supporting program execution by providing contractual interpretation and guidance. The candidate will interface with the external customer, internal program management team, functional management, and senior leadership to provide contractual counsel and administrative support and analysis to meet program requirements. Strong oral and written communications and computer literacy are essential.
Essential Functions
Administers, extends, negotiates and terminates standard and nonstandard contracts.
Conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
Examines estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Processes specifications, progress, and other reports.
Advises management of contractual rights and obligations.
Compiles and analyzes data.
Maintains historical information.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in contracts management, contract administration, or a Master's degree with 3 years of experience in contracts management, contract administration.
Active DoD Top Secret Clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 5 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain the Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to commencement of employment.
Aerospace and Defense industry experience.
Experience in contract negotiations.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in contract negotiations.
Prior knowledge and understanding of FAR and DFARS.
Prior experience with a variety of contract types such as Cost Plus, Fixed Price, Fixed Price Incentive Fee, etc.
Prior experience supporting contracts consisting of complex production efforts.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to be flexible and change directions when needed.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Salary and Benefits Salary Range: $91,200.00 - $136,800.00
The above salary range is a general guideline. Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers, including the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 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.
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CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
LOCATION: On-site at Palmdale, California or San Diego, California
Overview Northrop Grumman has an opening for a Level 3 Principal Contract Administrator to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located on-site at either Palmdale, California or San Diego, California. The successful candidate will support proposal development, submissions and negotiations, followed by supporting program execution by providing contractual interpretation and guidance. The candidate will interface with the external customer, internal program management team, functional management, and senior leadership to provide contractual counsel and administrative support and analysis to meet program requirements. Strong oral and written communications and computer literacy are essential.
Essential Functions
Administers, extends, negotiates and terminates standard and nonstandard contracts.
Conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
Examines estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Processes specifications, progress, and other reports.
Advises management of contractual rights and obligations.
Compiles and analyzes data.
Maintains historical information.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in contracts management, contract administration, or a Master's degree with 3 years of experience in contracts management, contract administration.
Active DoD Top Secret Clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 5 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain the Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to commencement of employment.
Aerospace and Defense industry experience.
Experience in contract negotiations.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in contract negotiations.
Prior knowledge and understanding of FAR and DFARS.
Prior experience with a variety of contract types such as Cost Plus, Fixed Price, Fixed Price Incentive Fee, etc.
Prior experience supporting contracts consisting of complex production efforts.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to be flexible and change directions when needed.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Salary and Benefits Salary Range: $91,200.00 - $136,800.00
The above salary range is a general guideline. Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers, including the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 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.
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