Contract Administrator/Principal Contract Administrator

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

Northrop Grumman Missile Products Business Unit is seeking a Contract Administrator (Level 2)/Principal Contract Administrator (Level 3) to join its team of qualified, and diverse professionals. This position will ideally be in Rocket Center, WV however, a hybrid work schedule will be considered for the candidate that exhibits the right skills and experience for this role.

The successful applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Missile Products contracts organization and will support various Government programs, capture and proposal activities as well as provide contract operations support.  The successful candidate will be a direct report to Contracts Leadership and will work closely on a day-to-day basis with the business managers, operations managers, capture managers and other functional teams throughout the department.  The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of contracts from the business development phase through contract closeout, delivering strong customer satisfaction, successful financial performance, and risk mitigation.  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, including in an advisory role to program management, site management and the customers.  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 and support Finance, Program Management, and various levels of Management

• Lead proposal preparation, contract negotiation and contract administration activities from proposal through closeout.

• Administer daily contract activities for a variety of product lines and contract types, including cost reimbursable and firm fixed price; such activities will include establishing payment terms, initiating, and monitoring invoicing, collections, and funding to support financial objectives.

• Enter and manage data in the Contract Management System, financial and delivery systems.

• Participate in customer meetings, performing and monitoring compliance to contract requirements and leading change management process.

• Ensure non-disclosure agreements and contract terms and conditions are negotiated within company guidelines. 

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

Basic Qualifications Contract Administrator (Level 2):

• This position emphasizes skills and experience.  High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and at least 7 years of applied experience. Will consider at least 3 years of applied experience with Bachelor’s Degree; or at least 1 Year with Masters in a related field.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint

• Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD (Department of Defense) Secret clearance

• May consider hybrid teleworking

Basic Qualifications Contract Administrator (Level 3): 

• This position emphasizes skills and experience.  High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and at least 10 years of applied experience. Will consider at least 6 years of applied experience with Bachelor’s Degree; or at least 4 Year with Masters in a related field.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint

• Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD (Department of Defense) Secret clearance

• May consider hybrid teleworking 

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Project

• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS clauses

• Experience in the defense industry

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with internal and external customers

• Ability to work independently

• Ability to learn and utilize various data entry software tools and to adapt with changes to those tools

• Basic understanding of Government contracting requirements

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