Requisition ID: R10168791- Category: Business Management
- Location: Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America
- Clearance Type: None
- Telecommute: Yes- May Consider Full Time Teleworking for this position
- Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: No
- Positions Available: 1
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.
Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems (NGMS) Sector, Emerging Capabilities Development (ECD) area is seeking a Contracts Administrator or a Principal Contract Administrator to join our Advanced Technologies Business Unit. This open position is located in Linthicum, MD. The job assignment is for development programs with a variety of customers including USG and NG IWO (Intracompany Work Order) customers. The opportunity to work remotely will be considered.
What You Will Get To Do:
Responsibilities:
Negotiate, administer, extend, and close standard and nonstandard contracts
Provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications
Establish successful working relationships with customers via email, telephone, and in-person, when appropriate
Collaborate effectively with the program team (finance, supply chain, quality & mission assurance, legal, pricing, and compliance) to recommend and complete actions to ensure satisfactory program performance
Work with program business management team to closely monitor contract funding and payments
Lead solicitation and RFP review/analysis, proposal preparation, and signoff
Examine estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness
Advise management of contractual rights and obligations
Compile and analyze data
Maintain historical information including official correspondence
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications Contracts Administrator:
Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of Business, Law or related work experience or Master’s degree with 1+ years of Business, Law or related work experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Ability to use Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point, and Teams
Must be able to maintain a DoD Secret Clearance;
Familiarity with contract terms and conditions and in proposal development, negotiation, and contract administration;
Understanding of commercial/US Government contractual instruments including contract type, terms and conditions, and contract financing vehicles;
Demonstrated leadership qualities; ability to start, oversee, and follow-through with major assignments and responsibilities;
Must be a team player, independent, proactive, and possess strong problem solving and organizational skills
Basic Qualifications Principal Contracts Administrator:
Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of Business, Law or related work experience or Master’s degree with 4+ years of Business, Law or related work experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Ability to use Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point, and Teams
Must be able to maintain a DoD Secret Clearance;
Familiarity with contract terms and conditions and in proposal development, negotiation, and contract administration;
Understanding of commercial/US Government contractual instruments including contract type, terms and conditions, and contract financing vehicles;
Demonstrated leadership qualities; ability to start, oversee, and follow-through with major assignments and responsibilities;
Must be a team player, independent, proactive, and possess strong problem solving and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications:
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Salary Range: $65,500 - $103,200
Salary Range 2: $80,600 - $127,000
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidates experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
