Level 2/Level 3 Contract Administrator - Active Security Clearance

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: September 17, 2022

Job Description:

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

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

Northrop Grumman has an opening for either a Level 2 or Level 3 Contract Administrator to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals! This position will be located on site in Melbourne, Florida.

Essential Functions:

* Administers, extends, negotiates and terminates standard and nonstandard contracts for the Strike Division
* 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
* Processes specifications, progress, and other reports
* Advises management of contractual rights and obligations
* Compiles and analyzes data
* Maintains historical information
* Prepares bids

This requisition may be filled as either a level 2 Contract Administrator or a level 3 Principal Contract Administrator.

Basic Qualifications for a level 2 Contract Administrator:

* Bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience in contracts management, contract administration and/or industry related experience, or a Master's degree with 1 year of related experience
* MS Office to include Excel, PowerPoint and Word
* Active DOD Secret Clearance, with investigation completed within the last 5 years, as well as ability to obtain a DOD Top Secret Clearance and Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

Basic Qualifications for a level 3 Principal Contract Administrator:

* Bachelor's degree with 6 years of experience in contracts management, contract administration and/or industry related experience, or a Master's degree with 4 years of related experience
* MS Office to include Excel, PowerPoint and Word
* Active DOD Secret Clearance, with investigation completed within the last 5 years, as well as ability to obtain a DOD Top Secret Clearance and Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

* Aerospace and defense industry experience
* 5 or more years' Government contracts management experience
* Experience in complex contract negotiations
* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
* Special Program Access

We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly collaborative workplace. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself! Every ERG is inclusive of all employees!

At Northrop Grumman, we are innovating-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.

Salary Range: $58,800.00 - $88,200.00Salary Range 2: $72,400.00 - $108,600.00

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.

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