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Contract Administrator
Northrop Grumman. Support proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in contract management and administration, including negotiation, compliance with FAR/DFARS, and customer relationship management. Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat for effective communication and data management.
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Contract ManagementContract NegotiationFAR/DFARS KnowledgeMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyUS Government Secret Clearance
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Hard Skills
Contract AdministrationCommercial ContractingGovernment ComplianceRisk IdentificationFinancial ManagementProposal PreparationContract Changes ManagementContractual Deliverables ManagementWritten CommunicationCustomer Interface
Soft Skills
CommunicationProblem-SolvingTime ManagementTeam CollaborationNegotiation
Tools & Technologies
Contract Management SystemEnterprise Accounting SystemMicrosoft Office SuiteAdobe Acrobat
Certifications & Qualifications
US Government Secret Clearance
Industry Keywords
Contract LawBusiness ManagementGovernment ContractsProposal NegotiationCompliance Regulations
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities
- Support program success and new growth opportunities as an embedded member of the program management team
- Execute direct commercial sale procurement contracts, post-production support, and warranty contracts
- Support USG contracts and review and administer select new business pursuits
- Participate in contract proposal preparation, negotiations, administration, and customer contract activities
- Serve as the primary customer interface for assigned contracts
- Communicate and ensure understanding of contractual obligations
- Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements
- Manage contract changes and maintain historical information
- Review terms and conditions, identify risks, and recommend mitigation strategies
- Develop solutions to routine and complex contractual matters
- Assist management with financial goals related to cash management and sales
- Prepare written communications for internal and external customers
- Maintain contract data in the Contract Management System and/or Enterprise Accounting System
- Ensure timely delivery of contractual deliverables and submission of invoices
- Participate in Division and Sector submittals and reviews
- Manage tight deadlines in a complex environment
- Negotiate directly with customers as a strategic team member
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience in contract management/administration or related field (i.e. contracts-related legal, pricing, business management)
- Will consider 6 years of experience in lieu of a degree
- Working knowledge of commercial contracting
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
- Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat
- US Citizenship is required
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance is required
- Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS
- Working knowledge of government compliance and regulations
- Experience with contract negotiation
- A current/active US Government Secret clearance is preferred
- Law, business, or relevant advanced degree is preferred
- Willingness and ability to work full-time onsite in Linthicum, Maryland or Rolling Meadows, Illinois
- Ability to travel 10% of the time
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health Plan
- Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Education Assistance
- Training and Development
- 9/80 Work Schedule (where available)
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Company paid holidays
- PTO for vacation and/or personal business
- Potential eligibility for overtime
- Potential eligibility for shift differential
- Potential eligibility for a discretionary bonus
- Relocation assistance is not available