Associate Contract Administrator

Northrop Grumman is seeking Associate Contract Administrator. This position will be located within our Defense Systems Sector in Northridge, CA. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s contracts organization and will support various government programs, capture and proposal activities as well as provide contract operations support. In this role, the selected candidate will: Work complex assignments independently and support Finance, Program Management, and various levels of Management. Lead proposal preparation, contract negotiation and contract administration activities from proposal through closeout. Administer daily contract activities for a variety of product lines and contract types, including cost reimbursable and firm fixed price; such activities will include establishing payment terms, initiating, and monitoring invoicing, collections, and funding to support financial objectives. Enter and manage data in the Contract Management System, financial and delivery systems. Participate in customer meetings, performing and monitoring compliance to contract requirements and leading change management process. Ensure non-disclosure agreements and contract terms and conditions are negotiated within company guidelines. Basic Qualifications: A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must: Be completing or has completed their degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD) from an accredited institution. Be majoring in or having majored in a Business, Finance, Law or related degree. Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite). Preferred Qualifications: Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher.