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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: 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. Are you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies.

If so, then Northrop Grumman Space Sector is the place for you. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Contracts Administrator - Level 3 (Principal) or 4 (Senior Principal), to join our team in Linthicum, MD.

This individual contributor position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible possible. Our Contracts Administrator is responsible for supporting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration and customer contact activities to provide and ensure proper contract execution and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements and customer requirements.

You will be an embedded member of the program management team, supporting program success and new growth opportunities. This position requires at a minimum a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance, active upon application. Also, the ability to obtain a Special Compartmented Information Access (SCI).

This position can be filled at either Level 3 or 4. This position will follow a 9/80 workweek with every other Friday off. Your Role and Impact: Monitor contract and associated program(s) to ensure contractual obligations are communicated and understood Participate in contract proposal preparation, contract negotiations, contract administration, and customer contract activities to manage assigned contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements, manage contract changes and maintain historical information Review terms and conditions to address provisions and risks of financial terms, acceptance criteria, delivery requirements, warranty, intellectual property, termination provisions, indemnification and all other potential risk areas and recommend risk mitigation strategies.

Enter and maintain contract data into Contract Management System or Enterprise Accounting System Other duties as assigned Why You. You're the candidate we're searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators. Required Qualifications: Level 3 - Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 3+ years of professional experience Level 4 - Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 6+ years of professional experience Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree Clear understanding of DoD contracting Working knowledge of FAR, DFAR or government acquisition regulations Experience working with MS Office Suite and Adobe An active U.S

Government Department of Defense (DoD) Top-Secret (TS) or Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Compartmented Information Access (SCI). What counts as professional experience: Business Management (Finance, Pricing and Cost Estimating, Regulatory Compliance, Risk and Earn Value Management) Legal / Contract Law (contract formation, disputes resolution, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) knowledge) Global Supply Chain Management (Purchasing, International Sourcing, Export/Trade Compliance) Preferred Qualifications: Contract administration or contract management experience in Defense or Aerospace industry Experience managing cost-type or firm fixed price (FFP) procurement contract types, experience with Other Transactions is a plus Experience with federal government contracting requirements; FAR/DFAR interpretations Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret (TS) clearance with Special Compartmented Information Access (SCI) OR Secret with completed Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) Soft Skills: Can meet high performance expectations in a dynamic work environment Have excellent communication skills Are comfortable being directly involved in customer negotiations Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector. Click the link below: https://www.northropgrumman.com/space #LI-VP1 Primary Level Salary Range: $89,900.00 - $134,900.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $168,200.00 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

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 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.