Job Description

Requisition ID: R10164252

• Category: Business Management
• Location: Roy, Utah, United States of America | Huntsville, Alabama, United States of America | Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: Days (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available: 1

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 \xe2\x80\x94 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 Space Systems is seeking a Staff Contract Administrator to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Roy, UT -or- Huntsville, AL -or- Colorado Springs, CO and support the Advanced Programs team within the Strategic Deterrent Systems Division.
Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Cradle to grave contract activities from the business acquisition process phases through execution and closeout.Conducting 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.Planning and executing successful contract negotiations of a moderately complex nature and achieving targeted profit rates, as well as producing favorable standard and non-standard terms and conditions to assist in mitigating risk and meeting overall financial goals.Performs complex tasks and participates in determining objectives of assignment. Plan schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives. Most assignments are complex and performed independently without appreciable direction. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.Examines estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completenessDemonstrates skill and ability to analyze and develop innovative solutions to complex problems.Develops solutions to problems of unusual complexity which require a high degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovativeness.Providing guidance and working collaboratively with a multitude of organizations ranging from technical, program, finance, global supply chain, and security for seamless contract administration.Develop contractual solutions to a variety of complex problems.Advises management of contractual rights and obligations.Understanding assigned contract scope and terms to identify and manage changes to the contract baseline.Assessing situations and make appropriate contractual recommendations and/or take appropriate actions.Working on multiple tasks simultaneously.Act as primary interface with customer for contractual issues; Monitor contract and associated program to ensure that contractual obligations are communicated and understood.Enter and maintain contract data into Contract Management System and/or Enterprise Accounting System.Building customer relationships and coordinating timely, accurate responses to both external and internal customers.Exhibiting good communications with internal and external contacts. Understand the need to adjust communication style to yield better responses from customers.Delivering customer satisfaction.Able to communicate effectively at the highest levels.Viewed as expert in the contracts field.This position\xe2\x80\x99s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Basic Qualifications Level 5:Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree from an accredited university with 15+ years of related professional experience \xe2\x80\x93 OR \xe2\x80\x93 a Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree with 13+ years of related professional experienceExperience managing contracts on large programs and captures with research and development as well as production requirements with Department of Defense customers.Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking, and innovative behaviors in past projects, roles, or experiences.Strong written and verbal communication skills and strong contract interpretation and researching skillset.Collaborative team-member who thrives in a cross-functional team environment.Knowledge and understanding of pricing principles and FAR/DFARS as well as associated Federal Contracting regulations.Experience with proposal strategy, contract formation and customer relationships.Must be willing to travel 25% of time as required to support business/program needs.Ability to obtain and maintain US Top Secret Clearance. US citizenship is a prerequisite.Preferred Qualifications:Active US Top Secret Clearance. US citizenship is a prerequisite.Understanding of contract management systems and ERP systems.Experience working in non-FAR based OTA contracting vehicles.Extensive proposal experience.NCMA Certification (CPCM, CFCM and/or CCCM).Ability to work independently and make independent decisions, ensuring high levels of collaboration with stakeholder and subject matter experts.Familiarity with Northrop Grumman Contracts processes and procedures.#Sentinelbusmgmt#LI-PP1 Salary Range: $117,800 - $185,900
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 candidate\'s 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.

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