Category: NGCLocation: Woodland Hills, CaliforniaUS Citizenship Required for this Position: YesClearance Type: NoneTelecommute: Yes –May Consider Occasional/Part Time Teleworking for this positionShift: 1st ShiftTravel Required: Yes, 10 % of the TimePositions Available: 1Start your future with a new mission: Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS).
As a part of the NGMS Team you’ll join experts in developing systems and solutions that keep our world safe.
Together we protect our troops, public safety, information, and our planet.
It’s unique work.
It’s challenging and rewarding.
But most of all, it’s work that makes a difference.
Join us and launch your career.
We’ll support you with training, employee resource groups, and our shared vision of global security.
Northrop Grumman is seeking experienced and motivated professional for an entry level role in Contract Administration.
This position will be located in our Mission Systems Sector in Woodland Hills.
Roles and responsibilities of the Contracts Representative will encompass the following, and vary slightly depending on specific position, program, or business unit to which you are assigned:Review and approve changes to performance measurement baseline as required.Support audits, reviews, fact-finding, and negotiation support requested by programs, customers, and company management.Maintain and update contract documents and official program records, including contractual documents and correspondenceResearch contract issues and prepare analysis with citationsProvide direct contract support, review contractual documents to ensure protection of company’s contractual/risk posture, satisfaction of contractual requirements and adherence to company policies.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.Develop proposal packages, in a timely manner and in accordance with established proceduresProvide proposal support including taking an active role in creating contract proposal volumes, supporting fact finding and the negotiation process.Maintain and provide status and tracking information on customer requestsWork cooperatively with the technical staff to address customer requests Candidates must be able to make sound decisions in a timely manner, display strong interpersonal skills, possess solid written and verbal communication skills, and have an agile perspective or compliance protocol mandated by regulated industry.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY.Basic Qualifications: A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria.The candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution with 3 years of professional experience in business management, finance, accounting, or related fields – OR –Master’s Degree from an accredited institution with 1 year professional experience as described above.Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and OutlookDemonstrated leadership, critical thinking and, innovative behaviors in past projects, roles, or experiencesThe willingness and ability to travel domestically up to 10% of the time.The ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret level security clearance is required.
US citizenship is a prerequisite.Preferred Qualifications:Demonstrated strong leadership skills as well as the ability to multi-task in a challenging environmentProfessional experience in a regulated industry: to include Aerospace & Defense, Insurance, Financial Services, Telecommunications, or Legal/RegulatorySAP experienceEarned Value Management Customer Reporting experienceExperience Reading and Interpreting legal and contractual requirementsNorthrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.
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