Sr. Principal Contract Administrator

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 101,400 - 168,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Discretionary bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Sr. Principal Contract Administrator (Level 4) for a full-time, on-site role with a 9/80 schedule.

Responsibilities include leading complex contract activities and proposal work, managing data in CM and financial systems, and coordinating with management and government stakeholders. Required are a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with extensive government contracting experience, strong FAR/DFARS knowledge, excellent negotiation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years in government contract administration; master’s degree with 6+ years may substitute.
• Ability to work with program management, subcontracts, finance, and government reps.
• Understanding of FAR and DFARS; proven proposal development and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex contract administration activities from proposal through closeout.
• Manage data in Contract Management and financial systems; support management reviews.
• Attend customer meetings; monitor compliance and drive change management.
• Negotiate terms within company guidelines to minimize risk.

Skills

Negotiation skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Contract Management System

MS Office suite

Job description

Relocation Assistance: No relocation assistance available

Clearance Required: No

Clearance Type: None

Travel: Yes, 10% of the time

Company Overview

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 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 lunar landing. 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.

Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector is seeking a Sr. Principal Contract Administrator (Level 4) to join its team of qualified and diverse professionals. This full‑time, on‑site position offers a 9/80 schedule and is located in Jacksonville, FL. Candidates able to work from another Weapons Integration & Mission Solutions Business Unit Northrop Grumman site will be considered, with preference for employees in Lake Charles, LA and BWI Campuses.

Responsibilities

• Work complex assignments independently and support Finance, Program Management, and various levels of Management
• Lead proposal preparation, contract negotiation and contract administration activities from proposal through closeout
• Enter and manage data in the Contract Management System, financial and delivery systems
• Participate in customer meetings, monitor compliance with contract requirements and lead the change management process
• Ensure contract terms and conditions are negotiated within company guidelines

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least 8 years relevant experience in U.S. Government contract administration and management or Master’s Degree with 6 years relevant experience
• Will consider an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree
• Must be able to effectively work with the management of other organizations (program management, subcontracts, business management, finance, and supply chain management) as well as representatives of Government agencies
• Must have a demonstrated understanding of FAR and DFARS
• Must have effective proposal development skills, excellent negotiation skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must possess excellent decision‑making skills that support resolution of complex problems while minimizing risk to the Corporation
• Advanced skills using MS Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to obtain a CBP background investigation

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated experience
• Experience negotiating a variety of agreements and terms and conditions
• Experience with sustainment, engineering and logistics contracts

Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $101,400.00 – $168,200.00. The above range is a general guideline; Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as scope and responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and 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 reward individual contributions and share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for long‑term incentives. Northrop Grumman provides health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation or personal business.

Application period for this job is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date, though this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and availability of qualified candidates.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes 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 Northrop Grumman EEO Statement. U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.