Level 2/Level 3 Principal Contract Administrator

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.

Northrop Grumman has an opening for a level 2 or level 3 Contract Administrator to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals! The selected individual will serve as a Contracts Administrator Lead within the Strike Division. This position will be located on site in Palmdale, California or El Segundo, California.

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
• Prepares bids

This requisition may be filled as either a level 2 Contract Administrator or a level 3 Principal Contract Administrator.

Basic Qualifications for a Contract Administrator:

• Bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience in contracts management, contract administration and/or industry related experience, or a Master's degree with 1 year of related experience
• MS Office to include Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• No clearance required to start but must have the ability to obtain/maintain Top Secret Clearance and program access.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Contract Administrator:

• Bachelor's degree with 6 years of experience in contracts management, contract administration and/or industry related experience, or a Master's degree with 4 years of related experience
• MS Office to include Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• No clearance required to start but must have the ability to obtain/maintain Top Secret Clearance and program access.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Aerospace and defense industry experience
• Experience in contract negotiations
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself. Every ERG is inclusive of all employees!

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.