**Requisition ID: R10179079**

+ **Category:** Business Management

+ **Location:** Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America | Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States of America

+ **Clearance Type:** None

+ **Telecommute:** Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position

+ **Shift:** 1st Shift (United States of America)

+ **Travel Required:** Yes, 10% of the Time

+ **Positions Available:** 2

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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

The Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC) is seeking a **Contracts Administrator (level 2) or Principal Contract Administrator (level 3)** to join our team in **Linthicum, MD, or Annapolis Junction, MD.** This position will support the rapidly growing businesses serving Government, Commercial, and internal customer programs. This is a full-time position requiring an ability to work in-office 2 days a week, with the potential to grow to 100% onsite pending Security Clearance processing. You will learn and grow! Come join us!

**What You Will Get To Do:**

Responsibilities include the following:

+ Administers, extends, negotiates and terminates standard and nonstandard contracts.

+ Conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirement, and customer specifications.

+ Examines estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.

+ Review and analyze customer Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to understand Statements of Work (SOW)/contract requirements and advise the program team on contractual terms and conditions.

+ Ensure company proposals are fully responsive to prospective customer requirements, prepare proposal submittal documents, and coordinate appropriate levels of internal review and approval.

+ Manage proposal fact-finding and conduct negotiations between customer with support from the program team.

+ Establish a good working relationship with customers to administer, modify, negotiate and terminate standard and nonstandard contractual agreements.

+ Oversee contract performance including schedules and deliverables, maintain compliant contractual documentation/correspondence, and collaborate with the program team to recommend and complete actions to ensure satisfactory program performance.

+ Work with program business management team to closely monitor contract funding and payments.

+ Advise your program team of contractual rights and obligations on your assigned contracts, including interpretation of contract terms and conditions.

+ Collaborate effectively with other functional groups (finance, supply chain, mission assurance, legal, etc.) during all phases of the contract lifecycle.

+ Ability to effectively interface with customer counterparts via email, telephone, and in-person, when appropriate.

**Qualifications:**

Basic Qualifications for a Contract Administrator (A02):

+ Bachelor’s degree (Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Management, Marketing, etc.) or Contracts adjacencies (Criminal Justice, English, International Business, Legal Studies, Political Science, Public Policy, Supply Chain Management) from an accredited institution with 2+ years of professional experience in contracts, subcontracts, business management, finance, accounting, or related field or Master's degree.

+ Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

+ US citizenship is required.

+ Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Contract Administrator (A03):

+ Bachelor’s degree (Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Management, Marketing, etc.) or Contracts adjacencies (Criminal Justice, English, International Business, Legal Studies, Political Science, Public Policy, Supply Chain Management) from an accredited institution with 4+ years of professional experience in contracts, subcontracts, business management, finance, accounting, or related field or Master's degree with 2+ years of experience.

+ Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

+ US citizenship is required.

+ Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications for both levels:

+ Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance

+ Prior experience with fixed price and cost type contracts, Other Transaction Agreements, FAR/DFARS, proposals, and/or familiarity with DoD contracting

**What We Can Offer You:**

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

**Salary Range:** $68,800 - $110,900

**Salary Range 2:** $87,000 - $136,800

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.