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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 2 or 3, located in Aurora, CO, 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.\nOur Contracts Administrator is responsible for supporting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration and customer contact activities to provide and ensure proper contract execution and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements and customer requirements. You will be an embedded member of the program management team, supporting program success and new growth opportunities.\nJob responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:\nMonitor contracts and associated program(s) to ensure contractual obligations are communicated and understood, providing general contract adherence oversight\nParticipate in contract proposal coordination and preparation to ensure timely submission to customers\nParticipate in contract negotiations, contract administration, and customer contract activities to manage assigned contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications \nOffer guidance and work collaboratively with a multitude of organizational functions ranging from technical, program, finance, global supply chain and security for seamless contract administration\nEnsure fulfillment of contract requirements, prepare and manage contract change requests for review and approval; maintain historical information \nReview 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\nBuild customer confidence despite geographical separation as well as be able to effectively cultivate those relationships\nEnter and maintain contract data into Contract Management System or Enterprise Accounting System\nOther duties as assigned\nThis position can be filled at either a Level 2 or 3.\nBasic Qualifications for Level 2:\nBachelor’s degree with 2 years of professional experience - OR - Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.\nRequires an active U.S. Government Top-Secret clearance at time of application\nWorking knowledge of FAR, DFAR or government acquisition regulations \nExperience working with MS Office Suite and Adobe \nBasic Qualifications for Level 3:\nBachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience - OR - Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.\nRequires an active U.S. Government Top-Secret clearance at time of application\nWorking knowledge of FAR, DFAR or government acquisition regulations \nExperience working with MS Office Suite and Adobe \nPreferred Qualifications:\nContract administration or contract management experience in Defense or Aerospace industry \nExperience managing cost-type or firm fixed price (FFP) procurement contract types, experience with Other Transactions is a plus \nExperience with federal government contracting requirements; FAR/DFAR interpretations \nCurrent, active U.S. Government Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)\nCurious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:\nhttps://www.northropgrumman.com/space\nWorking at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.\nNorthrop Grumman Total Rewards\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00The 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. 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