Senior Principal Govt Contracts Lead | FAR/DFARS Expert

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 118,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Sr. Principal Contracts Administrator (A04) to join the Advanced Weapons team. This on-site role in Northridge, CA supports Government contracts from proposal through closeout, coordinating with program management, finance, and supply chain.

Ideal candidates will have a strong FAR/DFARS background, excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Relocation not guaranteed, travel 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 6 years of relevant experience in U.S. Government contract administration, contracts management, supply chain, business management, or a related field; or a Master’s degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience
• Experience supporting U.S. Government contracts
• Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS
• Experience with contract types such as Firm Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursable, and Time & Material
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including program management, finance, business management, and supply chain
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to review and interpret contractual terms and support resolution of contractual issues
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Active Secret security clearance, with the most recent periodic investigation completed within the last 5 years
• Ability to obtain and maintain program-specific accesses as required

Responsibilities

• Support the administration of assigned U.S. Government contracts from proposal and award through performance and closeout
• Assist with proposal preparation, contract review, contract administration, and customer communications for assigned efforts
• Review terms and conditions and identify contractual issues, risks, and required actions for internal coordination
• Prepare, track, and maintain contractual correspondence, contract files, modifications, and related documentation
• Coordinate with program management, finance, supply chain, and other functional teams to help ensure compliance with contract requirements
• Monitor contractual deliverables, reporting requirements, and data calls to support timely submission and performance
• Support contract change management activities and maintain historical contractual records
• Participate in customer meetings and internal reviews related to assigned contracts
• Assist with review and processing of non-disclosure agreements and other contractual documents in accordance with company guidance
• Help communicate contractual obligations and requirements to internal stakeholders
• Support capture and proposal efforts with contract-related inputs, compliance reviews, and risk identification

Skills

Contract administration

Cross-functional collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 6+ years

Master’s degree + 4+ years

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Northrop Grumman seeks a Sr. Principal Contracts Administrator (A04) to join the Advanced Weapons team. This on-site role in Northridge, CA supports Government contracts from proposal through closeout, coordinating with program management, finance, and supply chain.

Ideal candidates will have a strong FAR/DFARS background, excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Relocation not guaranteed, travel 10%.