Senior Principal Contract Lead (TS/SCI, 10% Travel)

Northrop Grumman; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 107,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems seeks a Senior Principal Contract Administrator to support Cyber and Information Solutions programs on prime and subcontract work. You will lead solicitations, review proposals, and manage standard and nonstandard contracts in a fast-paced environment.

Based in San Antonio, TX or Annapolis Junction, MD, the role requires handling classified tasks, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and maintaining rigorous contract compliance.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems seeks a Senior Principal Contract Administrator to support Cyber and Information Solutions programs on prime and subcontract work. You will lead solicitations, review proposals, and manage standard and nonstandard contracts in a fast-paced environment.

Based in San Antonio, TX or Annapolis Junction, MD, the role requires handling classified tasks, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and maintaining rigorous contract compliance.