Contract Administrator

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. If forging a secure future excites you, look no further! Northrop Grumman's Space Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration are welcome. As a Contracts Administrator - Level 2, your role at Dulles, VA will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security. Ready to join forces with our visionary team? #definingpossible 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. Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept: 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 unthinkable alongside like-minded innovators. What You Bring to the Table - Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree Experience working with FAR, DFAR, U.S. government acquisition regulations or commercial terms Experience working with MS Office Suite and Adobe Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance (Secret, Top-Secret, etc.) 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) What Sets You Apart: 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 contract negotiation and terms interpretation Juris Doctorate, or experience drafting legal documents You'll be a great fit if you: Can meet high performance expectations in a dynamic work environment Have excellent communication skills Are comfortable being directly involved in customer negotiations.