Principal Contract Administrator - Level 3 (Hybrid)

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; Oklahoma; Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 115,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Health insurance coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Oklahoma City is seeking a Principal Contract Administrator Level 3 to join their Sustainment Operating Unit. This role involves negotiating contracts, conducting proposal preparations, and managing contractual documentation.

The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree and relevant experience, along with the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance. Northrop Grumman offers a hybrid 9/80 work schedule, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with relevant contracts experience or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct proposal preparations and contract negotiations.
• Examine proposal requirements and analyze risk.
• Process contractual documentation and advise management.
• Facilitate payment collection and billing.
• Make decisions under tight deadlines.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant professional contracts experience

Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant contracts experience

Tools

DoD Contracting knowledge

FAR/DFARS requirements knowledge

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available.

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No. CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret. TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time.

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 Aeronautics Systems Sector (NGAS) is currently seeking a Principal Contract Administrator Level 3 to join the Sustainment Operating Unit in Oklahoma City, OK following a Hybrid 9/80 work schedule. This position requires a basic understanding of DoD Contracting, excellent communication skills, and strong interpersonal and organizational skills. The ideal candidate will be a team player, proactive, will possess good analytical skills, will demonstrate problem‑solving skills, and will be detail‑oriented.

Responsibilities

• Interfaces with external customers and internal business partners, conducting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and contract administration
• Examines proposal requirements and estimates, prepares bids, analyzes terms and conditions to evaluate risk, accuracy, and completeness to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications
• Processes contractual documentation and reports, advises management of contractual rights and obligations, compiles and analyzes data, and maintains historical information
• Facilitates proper shipment, billing, and payment collection for deliveries, interfacing with DCMA or customer as required via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF)
• Make decisions in a timely manner under tight deadlines and pressure

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant professional contracts experience; OR Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant professional contracts experience
• Will consider an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of degree
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS requirements
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Active security clearance at the time of application
• Experience negotiating and administering various contract types, specifically with the DoD

We offer flexible work arrangements to include a 9/80 Hybrid work schedule, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self‑motivated, proactive, and goal‑oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Primary Level Salary Range: $77,000.00 – $115,600.00. 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.

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.