Remote Senior Principal Contract Negotiation Lead

Northrop Grumman; United States; Remote; USD 107,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Discretionary bonus

Long term incentives

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Contract Negotiation Analyst to join our Global Supply Chain team. This remote role will lead complex negotiations, draft and review agreements with third-party suppliers, and mitigate risk across all contracting phases.

Responsibilities include advising stakeholders, developing negotiation playbooks, and mentoring less experienced staff, with travel up to 10% and eligibility for bonuses and incentives consistent with company policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least eight years of relevant experience in law, supply chain, contracts, or commercial negotiations; or a Juris Doctor degree and at least five years of relevant experience.
• Substantial experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating complex commercial agreements with third-party suppliers.
• Demonstrated ability to lead high‑complexity negotiations, identify and assess contractual risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, written and verbal communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to build effective working relationships and influence stakeholders across Legal, Supply Chain and business functions, including senior stakeholders and supplier representatives.
• Ability to contribute effectively as both a senior individual contributor and a collaborative team member.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the review, drafting, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements, including non‑standard, high‑risk, multi‑year, and strategic supplier agreements.
• Develop and execute negotiation strategies, assess contractual risks, and recommend practical solutions aligned with business objectives and company requirements.
• Advise Supply Chain and business stakeholders on contractual rights, obligations, and risk trade‑offs, coordinating with Legal Counsel as appropriate.
• Serve as a resource and escalation point for complex contractual issues, exercising independent judgment and elevating matters requiring additional review or approval.
• Partner with Legal Counsel on recurring and emerging contractual issues, including AI‑related provisions, data usage, and other evolving supplier risks.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of contract templates, negotiation guidance, playbooks, and processes that promote consistency and efficiency.
• Mentor less experienced team members and provide guidance on negotiation strategy, risk assessment and stakeholder management.
• Independently manage a varied workload, balancing competing priorities and deadlines while collaborating effectively across functions.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Stakeholder influence

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law / related field

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Contract Negotiation Analyst to join our Global Supply Chain team. This remote role will lead complex negotiations, draft and review agreements with third-party suppliers, and mitigate risk across all contracting phases.

Responsibilities include advising stakeholders, developing negotiation playbooks, and mentoring less experienced staff, with travel up to 10% and eligibility for bonuses and incentives consistent with company policy.