Principal Contract Administrator

Northrop Grumman; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Principal Contracts Administrator to support proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and contract administration. You’ll interface with customers on contractual issues, manage program obligations, and ensure compliance with company policies and government requirements.

The role requires a strong foundation in contract law (FAR/DFARS), excellent MS Office skills, and U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in contracts or a related field with required years of experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel, and contract management tools.
• Experience negotiating terms and conditions including FAR/DFARS and specialty clauses.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary interface with customer for contractual issues and monitor program obligations.
• Participate in proposal prep, contract negotiations, administration, and customer contract activities.
• Develop solutions to routine and complex contractual matters while ensuring compliance.
• Review terms to address financials, delivery, IP, termination, indemnification, and risks.
• Assist management in achieving financial goals related to cash management and sales.
• Prepare written communications and enter contract data into management systems.

Skills

MS Excel

Contract negotiations

FAR/DFARS

US citizenship required

Security clearance ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in contracts or related field

Master's degree in contracts or related field

9 years of experience in lieu of degree

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
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.

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector is looking for you to join our team as a Principal Contracts Administrator. The preferred location for this role is Baltimore, MD, but can also be staffed in Sunnyvale, CA. This position is for on-site/in-office every day and offers a 9/80 schedule.

What You’ll Get To Do

The Launcher Systems Operating Unit is seeking one Principal Contract Administrator. The selected candidate will be responsible for supporting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration and customer contract activities to provide and ensure proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements and customer requirements.

Responsibilities Include By Are Not Limited To

• Act as a primary interface with customer for contractual issues; Monitor contract and associated program to ensure that contractual obligations are communicated and understood.
• Participate in contract proposal preparation, contract negotiations, contract administration, and customer contract activities to manage assigned contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Work under general supervision to develop solutions to both routine and complex contractual matters to ensure company compliance with contract requirements on assigned programs.
• Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements, manage contract changes and maintain historical information.
• Review 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.
• Assist management in achieving financial goals related to cash management and sales.
• Prepare and manage written communications with internal and external customers for assigned contractual matters.
• Enter and maintain contract data into Contract Management System and/or Enterprise Accounting System
• Ensure timely delivery of all contractual deliverables (CDRLs/SDRLs) and submission of invoices.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Have a complete understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards.
• Have full knowledge of industry practices.
• Independently demonstrate the skill and ability to perform fairly complex professional tasks.
• Develop solutions to a variety of complex problems. May refer to established precedents and policies.
• Represent organization as a prime contact on contracts or projects. Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations. Will develop and deliver presentations.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in contracts or related field (i.e. contracts related legal) - OR - a Master's degree with 3 years of experience in contracts or related field (i.e. contracts related legal).
• Will accept 9 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement.
• Proficiency in MS Office.; specifically EXCEL
• Experience Negotiating Terms and Conditions to include: Standard Ts&Cs, FAR/DFARS and specialty clauses as needed.
• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret level security clearance is required.

Preferred Experience

• A Current/Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance
• Experience using 1ERP
• Experience with Other Transactional Authorities (OTAs), US government customers and Prime Contractors

What We Can Offer You –

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $89,900.00 - $141,200.00

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.