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Contract Administrator

Contract Administrator

CompanyNorthrop Grumman
LocationHalethorpe, MD, USA
Salary$70600 – $105800
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s
Experience LevelJunior, Mid Level

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with 2 years in contracts or related professional experience; a Master’s degree with 1 of experience or 6 years of professional experience accepted in lieu of a degree
  • Experience using MS Office Suite, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams
  • US citizenship is required
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance

Responsibilities

  • Administer, extend, negotiate and terminate standard and nonstandard contracts
  • Act as primary interface with customer for contractual issues
  • 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
  • Review and analyze customer Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to understand Statements of Work (SOW)/contract requirements and advise the program team on terms and conditions
  • Ensure company proposals are fully responsive to customer requirements, coordinate appropriate levels of internal review for approval prior to submission
  • Manage proposal fact-finding and conduct negotiations with customer with support from the program team
  • Collaborate with other functional groups (finance, supply chain, mission assurance, legal, etc.) during all phases of the contract lifecycle
  • Work under general supervision to develop solutions to both routine and complex contractual matters to ensure company compliance with contract requirements
  • Prepare and manage written communications with internal and external customers for assigned contractual matters
  • Duties may also include the preparation and maintenance of proprietary information agreements, memorandum of understanding and other types of agreements

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with Northrop Grumman Contracts processes and procedures
  • Proposal preparation and negotiation experience
  • Prior experience with Fixed Price contracts
  • Active Secret Clearance