DFAR Contract Administrator (Level 2 or 3)

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 Defense Systems is seeking a DFAR Contracts Administrator to join its team of qualified and diverse individuals supporting our Global Battle Management and Readiness Division. This position will be located on-site at the Orlando, FL offices but other locations such as Huntsville, AL or McLean, VA would be considered. This position may be hired at a Level 2 or 3 depending upon candidate qualifications, and will follow our 9/80 schedule. This schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. The DFAR Contract Administrator is responsible for administering, extending, negotiating and terminating standard and nonstandard contracts. The team member will also support proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. Essentially cradle to grave contract administration. As an embedded member of the contracts team, this team member will support a diverse portfolio of programs. Primary Job Duties: Examines performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness. Prepares bids; processes specifications, progress, and other reports; advises management of contractual rights and obligations; compiles and analyzes data; and maintains historical information. Supports interface with customer for contractual issues among team members Monitor contract and associated program to ensure that 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 Work under direct and general supervision to develop solutions to both routine and complex contractual matters to ensure company compliance with contract requirements on assigned programs Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements, support contract changes and maintain historical information within company policy and procedure 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 Prepare and manage written communications with internal and external customers for assigned contractual matters Enter and maintain contract data into Contract Management System or Enterprise Accounting System Ensure timely delivery of all contractual deliverables and submission of invoices Basic Qualifications for Level 2: Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of professional work experience related to contracts, proposals, business management or other similar industry experience, or Master’s Degree in relevant field of study. In lieu of degree, High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years of relevant contracts administrative experience Ability to travel up to 10% of the time Knowledge of FAR/DFAR requirements Knowledge of multiple contract types including Firm Fixed Price, Time & Materials or Cost Plus Fixed Fee Must have the ability to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret or higher clearance within a reasonable timeframe to support business operations and needs. Basic Qualifications for Principal Level 3: Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of professional work experience related to contracts, proposals, business management or other similar industry experience, or Master’s Degree and 3 years of professional work experience related to contracts, proposals, business management or other similar industry experience. In lieu of degree, High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years of relevant contracts administrative experience Ability to travel up to 10% of the time Knowledge of FAR/DFAR requirements Knowledge of multiple contract types including Firm Fixed Price, Time & Materials or Cost Plus Fixed Fee Must have the ability to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret or higher clearance within a reasonable timeframe to support business operations and needs. Preferred Additional Qualifications: Prior experience within aerospace or defense industry Contract Management Certification (Certified Professional Contract Manager, Certified Commercial Contract Manager, Certified Federal Contract Manager, Certified Contract Management Associate) Current, active DoD Secret or TS Security Clearance.