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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.

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 Mission Systems Sector is seeking a Contract Administrator to join our team in supporting the Precision Targeting & Protection (PT&P)

Operating Unit based in Apopka, Florida. This is a hybrid role, and it is required to be in office 2 days a week.

Come join our team! You will be challenged and be a key leader for your program!

Responsibilities include the following:

Proposal Preparation and Negotiation (Pre-Contract)

• Review and analyze customer Requests for Proposal/Quotes (RFPs/RFQs) to understand Statements of Work (SOW) and contract requirements and advise the program team on contractual terms and conditions and risk identification/mitigation strategies.

• Examine estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• Ensure company proposals are fully responsive to prospective customer requirements, prepare proposal submittal documents, and coordinate/complete appropriate levels of internal review and approval.

• Develop negotiation strategy through collaboration with internal stakeholders. Negotiate terms and conditions, cost/price, and fee.

• Manage proposal fact-finding and negotiations between customer and program team.

Contract Administration and Closeout

• Oversee contract performance including schedules and deliverables and complete actions to ensure satisfactory program performance.

• Work with program business management team to closely monitor contract funding and payments.

• Maintain and update contract and official program files and records.

• Draft and submit correspondence to customers.

• Research contract issues and prepare analysis and/or recommendations.

• Work cooperatively with the technical staff to address customer questions and requests.

Overall

• Administer, negotiate, terminate, and close-out standard contracts (e.g., FFP, T&M, CPFF) and nonstandard contracts (e.g., UCAs).

• Advise your program team of contractual rights and obligations on your assigned contracts, including interpretation of contract terms and conditions.

• Apply knowledge of FAR/DFARS and US Export Regulations on a daily basis.

• Ability to effectively interface with internal stakeholders and customer counterparts via email, telephone, and in-person.

Basic Qualifications:

• Contract Administrator (A02): Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with 3+ years of professional experience in contracts, subcontracts, business management, finance, accounting, or related fields - OR - Master's degree with 1+ year of experience as described. Will consider 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS

• Have excellent verbal, written, presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Attention to detail, organized, with proven time management and task prioritizing skills.

. Must be a US Citizen

• Ability to obtain/maintain security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced MS Excel skills

• Experience using SAP

• Recent experience as a Contracts Administrator in the defense industry

• Experience reading and interpreting legal and contractual requirements

Salary Range: $62,200 - $93,400

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.