Contract Administrator
Requisition ID: R10155990
- Category: Business Management
- Location: McLean, Virginia, United States of America
- Clearance Type: None
- Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position
- Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
- Positions Available: 1
Northrop Grumman Defense Sector is seeking a Contract Administrator (Level 2) to join its team of qualified, and diverse professionals. This position will be located in McLean, VA however may consider hybrid work schedule for the candidate that exhibits the right skills and experience for this role.
The successful applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Contract Closeout Defense Sector and will support mainly contract closeout, while delivering strong customer satisfaction, and providing a successful financial performance. Candidate's ability to build strong customer intimacy and employee engagement is key. Candidate must be a self-starter and able to work collaboratively with team members. Candidate will have knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS).
In this role, the selected candidate will:
- Work complex assignments independently
- Lead administration activities pertaining to contract closeout
- Enter and manage data in the financial and delivery systems
- Support additional duties/tasks that may apply in order to achieve shared goals of the organization
- Will support the closeout team, and will work closely with contract administrators, subcontract administrators, business management, security, property, and the final billing team to ensure efficient closure of contracts In addition, this candidate will support a team managing canceling funds annually with the government.
Basic Qualifications Contract Administrator (Level 2):
- This position emphasizes skills and experience. High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and at least 7 years of relevant experience. Will consider at least 3 years of relevant experience with Bachelor’s Degree; or at least 1 Year with Masters in a related field.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, strong emphasis on Excel
- Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS as well as experience with different contract types is required
- Ability to efficiently and effectively research FAR/DFAR information.
- Ability to understand regulatory changes and their impact on
- Experience in basic accounting principles
Preferred Qualifications
- SAP
- Experience in the defense industry
- Basic understanding of Government contracting requirements
- Ability to learn and utilize various data entry software tools and to adapt with changes to those tools
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with internal and external customers
- Ability to work independently
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.
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 all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
What's great about
Northrop Grumman
- Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
- Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
- Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.
Did you know?
Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.