Contracts Administrator - Level 3 or 4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Contracts Administrator – Level 3 or Level 4 located in Devens, MA , you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. The Contracts Administrator will join a team supporting the NGSP Intelligence Sensing Division (ISD) Thermal, Optics, and Power Systems (TOPS) Operating Unit. Our Contracts Administrator is responsible for supporting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration and customer contact activities to ensure proper contract execution and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements and customer requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with the Program team, including Program Management, Business Management, and Global Supply Chain, supporting program success and new growth opportunities.   This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.   Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: • Work independently to develop solutions to both routine and complex contractual matters to ensure company compliance with contract requirements on assigned programs • Prioritize working multiple tasks simultaneously, including making decisions in a timely manner under tight deadlines and pressure • Act as a primary interface with customers for contractual topics by building strong relationships with customers • Review terms and conditions to address provisions and risks of financial terms, acceptance criteria, delivery requirements, warranty, intellectual property, termination provisions, indemnification and all other potential risk areas and recommend risk mitigation strategies • Serve as a key business advisor to the program managers on contractual matters • Monitor contracts and associated program(s) to ensure contractual obligations are communicated and understood, providing general contract adherence oversight • Participate in contract negotiations, contract administration, change management, and customer contract activities to manage assigned portfolio in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications  • Enter and maintain contract data into Contract Management System or Enterprise Accounting System • Other duties as assigned    This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.   Basic Qualifications for Level 3: • Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience.  Will consider an additional 4+ ye