RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
TRAVEL: No
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.
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.
Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Associate Contract Administrator/Contract Administrator to join its team of qualified, and diverse professionals.** This position will be onsite in Woodland Hills, California.**
The successful applicant will join Northrop Grumman’s contracts organization and support a range of commercial and government programs, as well as capture and proposal activities. Reporting directly to Contracts Leadership, the incumbent will work daily with business managers, operations managers, capture managers, and other functional teams across the department. The role encompasses all contract phases—from proposal development through contract close‑out—ensuring strong customer satisfaction, sound financial performance, and effective risk mitigation. The ability to build deep customer relationships and foster employee engagement is essential. The candidate must be a self‑starter who collaborates effectively with team members and serves in an advisory capacity to program management and customers. This position also offers the opportunity to become well‑versed in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
In this role, the selected candidate will have the opportunity to:
- Support senior contract administrators on complex work assignments
- Support proposal preparation, contract negotiation and contract administration activities from proposal through closeout.
- Administer daily contract activities for a variety of product lines and contract types, including cost reimbursable and firm fixed price; such activities will include establishing payment terms, initiating, and monitoring invoicing, collections, and funding to support financial objectives.
- Enter and manage data in 1ERP
- Participate in customer meetings, performing and monitoring compliance to contract requirements and leading change management process.
- Ensure non-disclosure agreements and contract terms and conditions are negotiated within company guidelines.
Basic Qualifications Associate Contract Administrator (Level 1):
- Be completing or has completed their bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Be majoring in or having majored in a Business Degree (Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Management, Economics) or a business adjacent degree (Legal Studies, Mathematics, Statistics, Risk management, Global Supply Chain etc.)
- Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint
Basic Qualifications for a Contract Administrator(Level 2):
- Be completing or has completed their master’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Be majoring in or having majored in Business Degree (Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Management, Economics) or a business adjacent degree (Legal Studies, Mathematics, Statistics, Risk management, Global Supply Chain etc.)
- Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
Preferred Qualifications at both levels
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with internal and external customers
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to learn and utilize various data entry software tools and to adapt with changes to those tools
- Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher
- Have prior Business relevant internship or work experience
- Have existing active U.S. Government security clearance
Associate Business Management Analyst Salary Range:
$ 58,400 -$ 87,600
Business Management Analyst Salary Range:
$70,600 - $105,800
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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.