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Requisition ID: R10180276

• Category: Business Management

• Location: Aurora, Colorado, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Top Secret

• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

• Positions Available: 1

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.

Are you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman Space Sector is the place for you. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Contracts Administrator - Level 4 (Senior Principal) , to join our Payload & Ground Systems - Mission Exploitation Systems team in Aurora, CO. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible. #definingpossible

Our Contracts Administrator is responsible for supporting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract closeout activities, contract administration and customer contact activities to provide and ensure proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer requirements. You will be a member of the program management team, supporting program success and new growth opportunities across the portfolio.

Your Role and Impact:

• Act as primary interface with customer for contractual issues. Build customer intimacy despite geographical separation as well as be able to effectively cultivate those relationships

• 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 limited 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, 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

• 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:

• 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 that includes contracts, proposals or business management

• Knowledges of FAR/DFAR requirements

• Knowledge of multiple contract types including Firm Fixed Price, Time & Materials, Cost Plus Fixed Fee or Cost-Plus Award Fee

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, as needed, per business need

• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret security clearance that has been maintained within the past two years – OR - must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance, with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access, and Special Access Program (SAP) prior to start

Your Preferred Edge:

• Current, active U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret security clearance and/or SCI access

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• Contracts Administration or Contracts management experience for a defense contractor

• Certification from the National Contracts Management Association (NCMA)

You'll be a great fit if you:

• 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

About Payload & Ground 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.

Salary Range: $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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.