Contract Administrator 3 or 4 - OneTen Coalition
Dulles, VA
About the Job
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.
Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our inclusive team. As a Contracts Administrator - Level 3 (Principal) or 4 (Senior Principal), located in Dulles, VA, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.
A Contract Administrator produces high quality Contract Management related products supporting the NGSP Tactical Space Systems Division (TSSD) Space Domain Awareness (SDA) programs. This position requires a basic understanding of DOD contracting, excellent communication skills, strong technology acumen in M365, as well as interpersonal and organizational skills. The ideal candidate is a team player; but also, a strong independent contributor with strong leadership skills, demonstrated problem-solving skills, and a detail-oriented approach.
This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or 4.
Your Role and Impact:
Why You? You're the candidate we're searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.
Your Expertise - Required Qualifications:
Your Preferred Edge:
Your Unique Contribution:
About Tactical Space Systems: Leading designer, producer and supplier of spacecraft components that power and enable satellites of all classes. The premier source for mission-enabling, space-qualified deployable booms, masts and backing structures.
About Business Management: Integrates sector financial/business strategies, overseeing accounting, contracts, pricing, compliance, and asset management.
https://www.northropgrumman.com/space
Salary Range: $91,200 - $136,800
Salary Range 2: $113,500 - $170,300
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.
Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our inclusive team. As a Contracts Administrator - Level 3 (Principal) or 4 (Senior Principal), located in Dulles, VA, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.
A Contract Administrator produces high quality Contract Management related products supporting the NGSP Tactical Space Systems Division (TSSD) Space Domain Awareness (SDA) programs. This position requires a basic understanding of DOD contracting, excellent communication skills, strong technology acumen in M365, as well as interpersonal and organizational skills. The ideal candidate is a team player; but also, a strong independent contributor with strong leadership skills, demonstrated problem-solving skills, and a detail-oriented approach.
This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or 4.
Your Role and Impact:
- Prioritize proposal activities and working on multiple tasks simultaneously
- Identify contractual risks and mitigate with appropriate contract provisions
- Serve as key business advisor to the program managers on contractual and operational matters
- Plan and execute successful contract negotiations of a complex nature and achieving targeted profit rates, favorable terms and conditions on both contracts and other agreements inclusive of teaming agreements required to assist in mitigating risk and meeting overall financial goals
- Build customer intimacy despite geographical separation as well as be able to effectively cultivate those relationships early on
- Make decisions in a timely manner under tight deadlines and pressure
- Offer guidance and work collaboratively with a multitude of organizations ranging from technical, program, finance, global supply chain, global mobility office and security for seamless contract administration
- 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.
Your Expertise - 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
- Experience negotiating and administering various contract types
- Understanding the requirements of government regulations, such as FAR or DFAR
- Requires an active U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access
Your Preferred Edge:
- Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application.
- An In-depth knowledge of FAR, DFAR, and UCC as well as experience with different contract types
- Experience supporting ECPs and REAs
- Extensive Proposal Support is a plus.
- NCMA Certification (CPCM, CFCM and/or CCCM)
Your Unique Contribution:
- Self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to function independently
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to use them in informing, presenting, and negotiating to all levels of management
- Team player, independent, proactive, and possess excellent problem solving, oral and written communication, and organizational skills
- Experience working with Government agencies within the Intelligence Community (IC)
About Tactical Space Systems: Leading designer, producer and supplier of spacecraft components that power and enable satellites of all classes. The premier source for mission-enabling, space-qualified deployable booms, masts and backing structures.
About Business Management: Integrates sector financial/business strategies, overseeing accounting, contracts, pricing, compliance, and asset management.
https://www.northropgrumman.com/space
Salary Range: $91,200 - $136,800
Salary Range 2: $113,500 - $170,300
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.
Source : OneTen Coalition