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Northrop Grumman
Contract Administrator
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What they do
A Contracts Administrator reviews and manages business contracts for a company or organization. Reviews proposed contract terms and conditions, and communicates and negotiates with clients; confirms that contract terms have been met before a contract is closed out. Oversees the administration of contracts for equipment and supplies; may also deal with surplus or unclaimed property.
$89,406 / year median in Virginia
-8% projected decline
Job Description
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No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START
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Yes, 10% of the Time ## Description 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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies. We are looking for you to join our team as a Contract Administrator based out of Charlottesville, Virginia. This position offers the 9/80 Schedule. What You'll Get toDo:
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Multidomain Sensing, Targeting and Survivability (MSTS) Division is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to become a member of the Naval and Oceanic Systems (NOS) Business Unit, Maritime and Systems & Integration (MS&I) Operating Unit. The position will report directly to the Manager of Contracts and will serve as the primary contact with our customer, managing a high-volume portfolio of proposals and contracts for spares and repair work.- Review, interpret, analyze, and understand customer Requests for Proposal/Quotes (RFPs/RFQs), Statements of Work (SOW), contract requirements, and terms and conditions.
- Advise the program team on contractual terms and conditions and risk identification/mitigation strategies.
- Ensure proposals/basis of estimates are fully responsive to the SOW and customer requirements.
- Prepare proposal submittal documents, and coordinate/complete appropriate levels of internal review and approval.
- Develop and execute negotiation strategy to reach award through collaboration with internal stakeholders. Negotiate terms and conditions, cost/price/fee, and other requirements.
- Coordinate and develop responses to fact-finding, evaluation notices, and RFIs.
- Administer, modify, negotiate and terminate standard and nonstandard contractual agreements.
- Identify, document, and manage contract changes.
- Oversee contract requirements including schedules and deliverables and complete contract actions to ensure satisfactory contract performance.
- Work with program and business management team to closely monitor contract funding, payments, and changes.
- Maintain and update contract files and records.
- Draft and submit correspondence, requests, and notifications to customers.
- Research contract issues to analyze and recommend solutions.
- Utilize and apply knowledge of FAR/DFARS and US Export Regulations.
- Maintain excellent working relationships with customers.
- Work cooperatively with the technical staff to address customer questions and requests.
- Initiate and complete actions related to contract closeout.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree with 2 years or Master's degree with 1 years of experience in contracts, subcontracts, finance, or other business management related function.
- Experience with
FAR/DFARS
- Experience gathering, organizing, and relaying information and collaborating in a team environment.
- Experience using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- U.S. citizenship required.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience using SAP or another ERP system.
- Experience applying Proposal and Contract principles, concepts, practices, and standards.
- Experience reading and interpreting legal, contractual, and technical requirements.
- Prior experience as lead on a contract.