Senior Principal Contract Administrator – Defense Programs

Northrop Grumman; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Manhattan Beach, CA seeks a Principal/Sr Principal Contract Administrator to support the Sentinel program. The role requires US citizenship and ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance, working on contract issues and program governance.

The position involves interfacing with customers, negotiating, administering cost-plus contracts, and ensuring timely deliverables while maintaining compliance with FAR/DFARS.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen with ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.
• Experience with pricing principles and FAR/DFARS as well as associated Federal Contracting regulations.
• Experience in preparing and presenting briefings to senior level internal & external customers.
• Experience with managing cost plus type contracts.

Responsibilities

• Acts as primary interface with customer for contractual issues.
• Monitors contract and program to ensure obligations are communicated and understood.
• Prepares and manages written communications with internal and external customers.
• Enters and maintains contract data into Contract Management System.
• Ensures timely delivery of all contractual deliverables.
• Develops contractual solutions to complex problems.

Skills

Pricing principles

FAR/DFARS

Briefings to senior level

Cost-plus contracts

US Citizenship

DoD Secret Clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Contracts/related field

Master’s degree (optional)

Job description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Manhattan Beach, CA seeks a Principal/Sr Principal Contract Administrator to support the Sentinel program. The role requires US citizenship and ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance, working on contract issues and program governance.

The position involves interfacing with customers, negotiating, administering cost-plus contracts, and ensuring timely deliverables while maintaining compliance with FAR/DFARS.