Staff Contract Administrator

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. 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. We’re looking for you to join our team as a Staff Contract Administrator based out of Linthicum, MD supporting the microelectronics and quantum technologies business portfolios. This position is an on-site role which offers the 9/80 schedule. What You'll Get To Do: The successful candidate will join Northrop Grumman’s Contracts organization and support commercial-type agreements with minimal or no FAR/DFARS requirements . The candidate should have relevant experience drafting terms and conditions from scratch , conducting rigorous contractual and risk analysis , and establishing strong realistic negotiation positions . Experience with Other Transactions (OTs) is required. The ideal candidate is proactive and curious, detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated , with a proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment and prioritize work for maximum impact . Key attributes include clear and concise communication skills , strategic thinking , and sound application of commercial concepts to contractual matters . The candidate should be able to leverage deep experience to develop first-of-a-kind solutions that enable innovative programs. The candidate will form effective customer relationships. This role will collaborate closely with program management, engineering and manufacturing, business management and finance, supply chain, legal, and other functional teams to support proposal development, contract execution and administration, and other legally binding agreements through their full lifecycle (NDAs, Teaming Agreements, Long-Term Agreements, Memoranda of Understanding, etc.) Core Responsibilities: Writing & Review: Write, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, terms and conditions, long-term agreements, statements of work, change orders, and amendments. Tailor language to align with business objectives while protecting Northrop Grumman’s interests. Risk & Compliance: Identify and articulate contractual risk exposure, legal concerns, indemnity obligations, and liability caps Ensure adherence to applicable commercial and regulatory requirements and internal guidelines. Financial & Progress Tracking: Monitor program performance, deliverables, milestones and payment obligations. Drive effective change management to support successful delivery outcomes and financial targets. Administrative and Lifecycle Management: Maintain complete, accurate, and timely contract records. Use contract management and/or enterprise resource planning tools proficiently and work effectively within the Microsoft Office Suite. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with 12 years…

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