Sr Principal Contract Administrator

Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP); San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 117,500 - 176,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

9/80 Work Schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP) is seeking a Senior Principal Contract Administrator based in San Diego, CA. This role involves leading contract management tasks and supporting various contracts within the organization. Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills are essential.

The position offers a 9/80 work schedule, competitive compensation ranging from $117,500 to $176,300, and a comprehensive benefits package, including health plans and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with minimum 8 years related experience or Master's with 6 years.
• U.S. Citizenship required and ability to obtain a DoW Secret level clearance.
• Experience managing contracts and proposals effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead company response to customer Requests for Proposal (RFPs).
• Ensure proposals are responsive and coordinate levels of internal review.
• Develop negotiation strategies for beneficial agreements.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Experience with FAR/DFARS

Negotiation strategy/planning

Relationship management

Research and analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience or Master's degree with 6 years

Tools

SAP Sales & Distribution Module

Job description

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission‑enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi‑domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber (https://www.northropgrumman.com/what-we-do/mission-solutions/cyber) solutions deliver timely, mission‑enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

What You’ll Get to Do

Senior Principal Contract Administrator – based out of San Diego, CA. This onsite position offers a 9/80 schedule.

The Senior Principal Contract Administrator will report to the ANS OU Contract Manager and provide Contracts support for various contracts within the ANS OU. The ANS OU is part of the CNS BU within the NIC Division and focuses on providing innovative solutions to problems and growing the business for the BU.

The Senior Principal Contract Administrator will be a key focal point on contract matters within the organization and must demonstrate the skill and ability to perform complex tasks. As most assignments are complex, the position requires the candidate to work independently without appreciable direction.

This position requires excellent oral and written communication skills and will represent the organization as a focal point on contract matters. It will involve interaction with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters, often requiring coordination between organizations and may include developing and delivering presentations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead and coordinate the company response to customer Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to understand Statements of Work (SOW)/contract requirements and advise the program team on risk identification and mitigation strategies.

• Ensure company proposals are fully responsive to prospective customer requirements, prepare proposal submittal documents, and coordinate appropriate levels of internal review and approval. Coordinate and develop responses to fact‑finding, evaluation notices, and requests for information (RFIs), to bolster priorities, strengthen support for the proposal, and also identify customer key items or concerns.

• Develop and execute negotiation strategy/plan to establish a framework to arrive at the most beneficial agreement possible between Northrop Grumman and the customer in the quickest timeframe possible.

• Maintain excellent working relationships with customers to effectively communicate, administer, modify, negotiate and terminate standard and nonstandard contractual agreements.

• Oversee contract performance including schedules and deliverables and complete actions to ensure satisfactory program performance.

• Advise program teams of contractual rights and obligations, including interpretation of contract terms and conditions.

• Maintain and update contract documents and official program records, including contractual documents and correspondence.

• Provide direct contract support, review contractual documents to ensure protection of company's contractual/risk posture, satisfaction of contractual requirements and adherence to company policies.

• Research contract issues and prepare analysis with citations.

• Work cooperatively with the technical staff to address customer requests.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of related professional experience – OR – a Master’s degree with 6 years of related professional experience.

• Will consider an additional 4 years of related experience (12 total) in lieu of degree.

• Experience with FAR/DFARS.

• Experience working with various contract types such as Time & Material, Cost types, Firm Fixed Price, Other Transactions, etc.

• Experience working with proposal development and negotiations.

• U.S. Citizenship required.

• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoW Secret level security clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in U.S. Government Department of War contract administration & management.

• Experience working independently and collaborating with stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).

• Experience briefing internal and external customers.

• Experience handling multiple tasks concurrently.

• Experience with the SAP Sales & Distribution Module.

• Current, active DoW Secret level security clearance.

What We Can Offer You

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and additional benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

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.

Job Category: Business Management

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.