Senior Contract Administrator – TS/SCI Cleared

Northrop Grumman; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 86,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Education assistance

Training and development

9/80 work schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Contract Administrator for roles based out of Annapolis Junction, MD or San Antonio, TX. You will lead bid processes, negotiate terms, manage contracts, and coordinate with cross-functional teams on high-visibility cyber and mission-support programs.

The role requires a strong background in government contracting, experience with diverse contract types, and active clearance (TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of Business, Law or related work experience or Master’s Degree with 3+ years of Business, Law or related work experience.
• 9 years of applied experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe.
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS in proposal development, negotiation, and contract administration.
• Understanding of commercial/US Government contractual instruments including contract type, terms and conditions, and contract financing vehicles.
• Experience with CPIF, FFP, and T&M contracts.
• A current/active U.S. Government TS/SCI is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Full Scope Poly Clearance.
• US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead solicitation and RFP review/analysis, proposal preparation, and signoff.
• Negotiate, administer, extend and close standard and nonstandard contracts.
• Provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Establish successful working relationships with customers via email, telephone and in-person when appropriate.
• Collaborate with the program team to monitor contract funding and payments.
• Advise management of contractual rights and obligations.
• Compile and analyze data and enter contract data into systems.
• Analyze and negotiate non-disclosure and licensing agreements.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Contract management

Proposal development

Communication

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Customer relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Law or related

Master's degree in Business/Law

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Contract Administrator for roles based out of Annapolis Junction, MD or San Antonio, TX. You will lead bid processes, negotiate terms, manage contracts, and coordinate with cross-functional teams on high-visibility cyber and mission-support programs.

The role requires a strong background in government contracting, experience with diverse contract types, and active clearance (TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly).