Senior Principal Contract Administrator

Northrop Grumman Corporation; Maryland; On-site; USD 107,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

9/80 Work Schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corporation in Maryland seeks a seasoned Contract Administrator to support Cyber/Information Solutions programs. This role involves managing proposals, pricing, and contractual compliance across prime and subcontract arrangements, with a focus on high-visibility, high-stakes tasks.

The candidate should have strong communication skills, experience with government contracting regulations, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years of experience in Contract Administration or related field, or Master’s Degree and 6 years of work experience.
• Experience with FAR/DFAR and other U.S. Government contracting regulations.
• Experience advising on proposal strategy, estimating & pricing, audits, contract formation and customer relationships.
• Active U.S. Government TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain Full Scope Poly; US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead solicitation and RFP review/analysis, proposal preparation, and signoff.
• Examine estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules for accuracy.
• Negotiate, administer, extend and close standard and nonstandard contracts.
• Provide proper contract acquisition and fulfillment per policies and customer specifications.
• Establish relationships with customers via email, phone, and in-person when appropriate.
• Collaborate with program team (finance, supply chain, quality & mission assurance, legal, pricing, compliance) to ensure satisfactory performance.
• Monitor contract funding and payments with program business management.
• Advise management of contractual rights and obligations.
• Maintain contract data in Contract Management System / ERP.
• Ensure timely delivery of contractual deliverables and invoices.
• Analyze and negotiate NDAs, teaming agreements, software licenses, and other memoranda.

Skills

Contract administration

FAR/DFAR knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Government contracting experience

Tools

Contract Management System

ERP System

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time 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.

What You’ll Get to Do:

This position will support the rapidly growing businesses in the Cyber and Information Solutions (CIS) Business Unit, specifically the Cyber & Cryptographic Solutions (C&CS) Operating Unit. The job assignment is for production and development programs across multiple customers. The selected candidate will have experience supporting work conducted in classified environments, focused on programs conducting cybersecurity services and development, for both prime contracts and subcontract purchase orders. They will be required to deal effectively with competing priorities/deadline and manage multiple tasks. The candidate must possess the ability to work well with the C&CS Program Directors and Business Managers on high-visibility programs, effectively deal with external customers, and meet the goals/objectives of the program teams.

• Lead solicitation and RFP review/analysis, proposal preparation, and signoff.
• Examine estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• 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 effectively with the program team (finance, supply chain, quality & mission assurance, legal, pricing, and compliance) to recommend and complete actions to ensure satisfactory program performance.
• Work with program business management team to closely monitor contract funding and payments.
• Advise management of contractual rights and obligations.
• Compile and analyze data.
• Maintain historical information including official correspondence.
• Enter and maintain contract data into Contract Management System and /or Enterprise Resource Planning System.
• Ensure timely delivery of all contractual deliverables and submission of invoices.
• Analyze and negotiate non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, software licensing agreements, and other memoranda.

The successful candidate will have the ability to gather, organize, and relay information and collaborate in a team environment; excellent verbal and written communication skills; and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years of experience in Contract Administration or related field (i.e. legal), or Master's Degree and 6 years of work experience.
• Will accept 12 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement.
• Experience advising on a wide range of contractual and business-related matters including proposal strategy, estimating & pricing, audits, contract formation and customer relationships.
• Experience interacting with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations.
• Strong working knowledge of the FAR, DFAR, and other U.S. Federal Government Contracting Regulations.
• Experience with various contract types including, Cost-Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and Time and Material (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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated leadership qualities; ability to start, oversee, and follow-through with major assignments and responsibilities.
• A current/active U.S. Government TS/SCI clearance with a current/active Full Scope Poly Clearance.

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.

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more.

#MPR Primary Level Salary Range: $106,800.00 - $176,300.00 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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space - our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.