If forging a secure future excites you, look no further! Northrop Grumman's Space Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration are welcome. As a Contract Administrator - Level 5 (Staff), your role at Dulles, VA will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security. Ready to join forces with our visionary team?
The Staff Contract Administrator will produce high quality Contract Management related products supporting the NGSP Tactical Space Systems Division (TSSD) Space Security Systems (SPS) programs. This position requires a basic understanding of DOD contracting, excellent communication skills, strong technology acumen in M365, as well as interpersonal and organizational skills. The ideal candidate is a team player; but also, a strong independent contributor with strong leadership skills, demonstrated problem-solving skills, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach.
In this job, you will:

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 requirements, and customer specifications.
* Examines estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
* Prepares bids; processes specifications, progress and other reports.
* Advises management of contractual rights and obligations
* Other duties as assigned
If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!
Your Expertise - Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 10+ years of professional experience
* Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
* Strong technical acumen in M365
* Strong problem solving and analytical skills; ability to make recommendations and effectively bring projects to completion.
* An In-depth knowledge of FAR and DFAR and experience with different contract types
* Extensive Proposal Support is a plus.

Requires an active U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access
What Sets You Apart:

Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application.
* An In-depth knowledge of UCC
* Experience supporting ECPs and REAs
* Extensive Proposal Support is a plus.
* NCMA Certification (CPCM, CFCM and/or CCCM)
About Tactical Space Systems:Provider of small-and-medium class satellites for commercial and government customers and pioneer in human and robotic in-space satellite servicing and logistics systems. We support 4 orbits of satellites and national security and space security systems.
About Business Management:Integration of sector financial/business strategies to support of company and sector-wide objectives, including accounting operations, contracts management, pricing and estimating, compliance and asset and property management.
Salary Range: *$141,400 - $212,000
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.