RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available 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. Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today. 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. The position will report directly to the Manager of Contracts and will serve as the primary contact with an important strategic customer, ensuring the team holds NG’s favorable financial and programmatic baseline. As a Contract Administrator Level 2 or Level 3 (Principal) located in Chandler, AZ you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or 3. In this job, you will: Lead and coordinate the company response to customer Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to understand Statements of Work (SOW)/contract requirements and advise the program team on risk identification and mitigation strategies. Ensure company proposals are fully responsive to prospective customer requirements, prepare proposal submittal documents, and coordinate appropriate levels of internal review and approval. Coordinate and develop responses to fact finding, evaluation notices, and requests for information (RFIs), to bolster priorities, strengthen support for the proposal, and identify customer key items or concerns. Develop and execute a negotiation strategy to establish a framework to arrive at the most beneficial agreement possible between Northrop Grumman and the customer. Maintain our excellent working relationship with customers to effectively communicate, administer, modify, negotiate and terminate standard and nonstandard contractual agreements. Oversee contract performance including schedules and deliverables, and complete actions to ensure satisfactory program performance. Advise your program team of contractual rights and obligations on your assigned contracts, including interpretation of contract terms and conditions. Enter and manage data in the Contract Management System (CMS). Other duties as assigned If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team! Basic Qualifications: Level 2 Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience in any combination of the following: Contract Administration, Proposal Development, Contract Negotiation, Contract Risk Assessment and/or Contract Cost Performance OR Master’s degree Level 3 Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience in any combination of the following: Contract Administration, Proposal Development, Contract Negotiation, Contract Risk Assessment and/or Contract Cost Performance OR Master’s degree with 3 years of experience in any combination of the following: Contract Administration, Proposal Development, Contract Negotiation, Contract Risk Assessment and/or Contract Cost Performance Knowledge of FAR/DFARS Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance Preferred Qualifications: Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration: Recent experience as a Contracts Administrator for Department of Defense contracts Current Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS MBA or JD Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below: https://www.northropgrumman.com/space Primary Level Salary Range: $63,800.00 $95,800.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $78,700.00 $118,100.00 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. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.