Senior Principal Contract Administrator

Northrop Grumman; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 107,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems seeks a contracts professional to support production and development programs across multiple customers, including classified work. The role centers on proposals, negotiations, and contract administration for government programs with a focus on compliance and collaborative stakeholder engagement.

The candidate should understand FAR/DFAR, CPIF/FFP/T&M contracts, and hold TS/SCI with the ability to obtain Full Scope Poly. U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8+ years in contract administration, or a Master’s with 6+ years.
• Active U.S. Government TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain Full Scope Poly.
• US Citizenship required.
• Experience with FAR, DFAR, and other government contracting regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead solicitation, RFP review/analysis, proposal preparation, and signoff.
• Negotiate, administer, extend and close standard and nonstandard contracts.
• Establish relationships with customers via email, phone and in-person.
• Collaborate with the program team to monitor contract funding and payments.
• Advise management of contractual rights and obligations.
• Enter and maintain contract data in Contract Management System and ERP.
• Analyze and negotiate non-disclosure, teaming, and software licensing agreements.

Skills

Contract administration

Proposal strategy

Estimating & pricing

Customer relationships

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

12 years of experience in lieu of degree

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

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.

In this role, the selected candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to the following activities:

• 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.

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.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $106,800.00 - $160,200.00

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.