Staff Contract Administrator
$143,600–$219,500 year
On-siteNorthridge, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and contract administration activities from the proposal phase through closeout. Administer daily contract activities for various product lines and contract types, including cost reimbursable and firm fixed price, such as establishing payment terms. Enter and manage data in the Contract Management System, financial, and delivery systems as needed. Participate in customer meetings, perform and monitor compliance to contract requirements, and lead the change management process. Ensure Non-Disclosure Agreements and contract terms and conditions are negotiated within company guidelines. Work complex assignments independently, supporting Finance, Program Management, and various levels of Management. This role supports Government programs, capture, and proposal activities for Northrop Grumman's contracts organization.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree and at least 15 years relevant experience in U.S. Government contract administration and management
- Masters Degree with 13 years relevant experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and at least 19 years of relevant experience
- Must be able to effectively work with the management of other organizations (program management, subcontracts, business management, finance, and supply chain management) as well as representatives of Government agencies
- Must have a demonstrated understanding of and experience with FAR and DFARS
- Must have demonstrated experience with various contract types such as Cost Reimbursable, Firm Fixed Price, etc.
- Must have capable & effective proposal development skills
- Must have excellent negotiation skills
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
- Must possess excellent decision-making skills that support resolution of complex problems while minimizing risk to the Corporation
- Advanced skills using MS Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
- Must be able to effectively work with the management of other organizations (program management, subcontracts, business management, finance, and supply chain management) as well as representatives of Government agencies
- Must have a demonstrated understanding of and experience with FAR and DFARS
- Must have demonstrated experience with various contract types such as Cost Reimbursable, Firm Fixed Price, etc.
- Must have capable & effective proposal development skills
- Must have excellent negotiation skills
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
- Must possess excellent decision-making skills that support resolution of complex problems while minimizing risk to the Corporation
- Advanced skills using MS Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
- U.S. Citizenship
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in the defense industry
- International and/or Foreign Military Sales experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with internal and external customers
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to learn and utilize various data entry software tools and to adapt with changes to those tools
- Advanced understanding of Government contracting requirements
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