Contract Administrator

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret 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. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a  Contract Administrator  based out of  San Diego, CA.  This is an onsite position that offers the 9/80 schedule. What You’ll Get to Do: The Contract Administrator ( CA) will support the Advanced Network Solutions (ANS) portfolio located within the Advanced Communications and Networks (ACN) Operating Unit.  Reporting directly to the Manager of Contracts, the CA will serve as the primary contact to the customer, administering a portfolio of mostly cost-type development contracts. The CA is responsible for all formal contract communications, and sustaining the contractual baseline to ensure favorable programmatic and financial performance. In addition to established development efforts, the position will also support various new business proposals and ROMs, both competitive and sole-source.   Responsibilities • Administer, extend, negotiate and terminate standard and nonstandard contracts • Conduct 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. • Coordinate with functional teams and management to lead internal proposal approval process • Advise program teams of contractual rights and obligations, including interpretation of contract terms and conditions • Maintain and update contract documents and official program records, including contractual documents and correspondence • Monitor contract requirements and associated program funding and deliverables to ensure that contractual obligations are communicated, understood, and followed • Ensure compliance with company procedures and government regulations • Administer, negotiate, and perform closeout of contracts • Maintain an open and healthy relationship with internal and external customers Basic Qualifications • Bachelors’ Degree with 2 years of experience in Contracts Management/Administration or a related field (i.e. contracts-related legal, pricing, business management, etc.) - OR - a Master’s degree with 1 year of experience as described above. • U.S. Citizenship • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret level security clearance Preferred Qualifications • Experience using FAR/DFARS • Experience with the SAP Sales & Distribution Module