Contracts Administrator – Level 2 or 3

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.

Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. Our main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products, subsystems and defense electronics; precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition; satellites and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures.

We are seeking a Contracts Administrator – Level 2 or 3 to join our team in Magna, UT and support of Space Sector Propulsion Systems Contracts team and programs.  This role will be responsible for the administration and oversight of contractual obligations and compliance. They administer, extend, negotiate and terminate standard and nonstandard contracts. They also conduct proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration in accordance with company policies, legal requirements.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:  

• Represent the program office to the customer in matters of a contractual nature
• Monitor baseline contract activities and administer anticipated future Task Orders
• Provide general program contractual guidance regarding FAR and DFAR requirements and compliance
• Administer on-time and compliant delivery of all Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) and Data Accession List (DAL) items
• Assist Program Supply Chain Manager in subcontract execution that complies with parent contract requirements
• Assist with program market research and proposal efforts
• Interpret and execute contracts while coordinating with proposal cost volume and contractual adherence
• Process CDRL and DAL submittals and CDRL generation

Basic Qualifications for Level 2:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3+ years of professional experience – OR – Master’s Degree and 1+ years of professional experience
• An additional 4 years of experience accepted in lieu of degree
• U.S. Citizen
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 6+ years of professional experience that includes contract management experience – OR – Master’s Degree and 4+ years of professional experience that includes contract management experience
• An additional 4 years of experience accepted in lieu of degree
• Knowledge of FAR or DFAR requirements
• Knowledge and experience working with multiple contract types
• U.S. Citizen
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications for both levels: 

• Prior experience in Space or Aeronautical industry
• Prior experience with Air Force Prime Contracts
• Experience with incentive fee and award fee contract types (FPIF, CPAF and CPIF)
• Existing DoD Secret Clearance
• Contract Management Certification(s)

Salary Range: $60,600 USD - $90,800 USD

Salary Range 2: $74,600 USD - $111,800 USD

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 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.