Senior Principal Contract Administrator - Top Secret required

Northrop Grumman; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 118,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman invites applications for a Senior Principal Contracts Administrator – Level 4 in Dulles, VA. This 100% onsite role requires a Top Secret clearance and focuses on complex government contracting and negotiations within the Space Sector.

As a primary contract administrator, you will lead multi-task proposal activities, manage risk, and advise program managers. A strong leadership mindset and teamwork across security, finance, and global mobility are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience, or Master’s degree with 6 years.
• Active U.S. Government Top-Secret clearance with SCI access.
• Experience negotiating and administering various contract types.
• Understanding of FAR or DFAR.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize proposal activities across multiple tasks.
• Identify contractual risks and mitigate with provisions.
• Advise program managers on contractual/operational matters.
• Plan and execute complex contract negotiations to meet financial goals.
• Foster customer relationships across dispersed teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional orgs for contract administration.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Government contracting

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience

Master’s degree with 6 years of experience

Tools

M365

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Senior Principal Contracts Administrator – Level 4, located in Dulles, VA, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

A Contract Administrator produces high-quality Contract Management related products supporting the NGSP Space Superiority Division (SSD) programs. This position requires a basic understanding of Government contracting, excellent communication skills, strong technology acumen in M365, as well as interpersonal and organizational skills. The ideal candidate is a team player; but also, a strong independent contributor with strong leadership skills, demonstrated problem-solving skills, and a detail-oriented approach.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prioritize proposal activities and working on multiple tasks simultaneously
• Identify contractual risks and mitigate with appropriate contract provisions
• Serve as key business advisor to the program managers on contractual and operational matters
• Plan and execute successful contract negotiations of a complex nature and achieving targeted profit rates, favorable terms and conditions on both contracts and other agreements inclusive of teaming agreements required to assist in mitigating risk and meeting overall financial goals
• Build customer intimacy despite geographical separation as well as be able to effectively cultivate those relationships early on
• Make decisions in a timely manner under tight deadlines and pressure
• Offer guidance and work collaboratively with a multitude of organizations ranging from technical, program, finance, global supply chain, global mobility office and security for seamless contract administration
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Requires an active U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access
• Experience negotiating and administering various contract types
• Understanding the requirements of government regulations, such as FAR or DFAR

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application.
• An In-depth knowledge of FAR, DFAR, and UCC as well as experience with different contract types
• Experience supporting ECPs and REAs
• Extensive Proposal Support is a plus.
• NCMA Certification (CPCM, CFCM and/or CCCM)

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Primary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $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.