Staff Contract Administrator
Requisition ID: R10179862
Category: Business Management
Location: Dulles, Virginia, United States of America
Clearance Type: Top Secret
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: Not Applicable (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available: 2
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.
If forging a secure future excites you, look no further! Northrop Grumman's Space Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration are welcome. As a Contract Administrator - Level 5 (Staff), your role at Dulles, VA will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security. Ready to join forces with our visionary team?
The Staff Contract Administrator will produce high quality Contract Management related products supporting the NGSP Tactical Space Systems Division (TSSD) Space Security Systems (SPS) programs. This position requires a basic understanding of DOD contracting, excellent communication skills, strong technology acumen in M365, as well as interpersonal and organizational skills. The ideal candidate is a team player; but also, a strong independent contributor with strong leadership skills, demonstrated problem-solving skills, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach.
In this job, you will:
- 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.
- Prepares bids; processes specifications, progress and other reports.
- Advises management of contractual rights and obligations
- Other duties as assigned
If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!
Your Expertise - Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 10+ years of professional experience
- Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
- Strong technical acumen in M365
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills; ability to make recommendations and effectively bring projects to completion.
- An In-depth knowledge of FAR and DFAR and experience with different contract types
- Extensive Proposal Support is a plus.
- Requires an active U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access
What Sets You Apart:
- Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application.
- An In-depth knowledge of UCC
- Experience supporting ECPs and REAs
- Extensive Proposal Support is a plus.
- NCMA Certification (CPCM, CFCM and/or CCCM)
About Tactical Space Systems: Provider of small-and-medium class satellites for commercial and government customers and pioneer in human and robotic in-space satellite servicing and logistics systems. We support 4 orbits of satellites and national security and space security systems.
About Business Management: Integration of sector financial/business strategies to support of company and sector-wide objectives, including accounting operations, contracts management, pricing and estimating, compliance and asset and property management.
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.