Sr. Principal Contract Administrator

0894 DS - MP - ABL - Rocket Center; United States; On-site; USD 101,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Contract Administrator to join our contracts organization onsite in Rocket Center, WV. The role covers the full contract lifecycle from BD through closeout, ensuring customer satisfaction, superior financial performance, and risk mitigation.

Occasional travel is required, and a Secret DoD clearance is needed. The successful candidate will collaborate with business managers, operations, and capture teams to deliver complex proposals and contract

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 12+ years of applied experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years relevant experience; 6 years with Masters; 4 years with PhD.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance.
• Experience with various contract types (Cost Reimbursable, Firm Fixed Price, etc.).
• Strong proposal development, negotiation, and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of FAR and DFARS.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposal preparation, contract negotiation and contract administration from proposal through closeout.
• Administer daily contract activities for multiple product lines and contract types, incl. cost reimbursable and firm fixed price.
• Establish payment terms, invoicing, collections, and funding to support financial objectives.
• Enter and manage data in the Contract Management System and related financial systems.
• Participate in customer meetings, ensure compliance with contract requirements and lead change management.
• Negotiate NDAs and contract terms within company guidelines.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

DoD Secret clearance

Contract management

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Contract Management System

Job description

Sr. Principal Contract Administrator

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START

No

CLEARANCE TYPE

Secret

TRAVEL

Yes, 10% of the Time

This position will work onsite in Rocket Center, WV.

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 is seeking a Sr. Principal Contract Administrator to join its team of qualified, and diverse professionals.

The successful applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's contracts organization and will support various Government programs, capture and proposal activities as well as provide contract operations support.

The successful candidate will be a direct report to Contracts Leadership and will work closely on a day-to-day basis with the business managers, operations managers, capture managers and other functional teams throughout the department.

The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of contracts from the business development phase through contract closeout, delivering strong customer satisfaction, successful financial performance, and risk mitigation. Candidate's ability to build strong customer intimacy and employee engagement is key. Candidate must be a self-starter and able to work collaboratively with team members, including in an advisory role to program management, site management and the customers. Candidate will have knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS).

In this role, the selected candidate will:

• 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.
• Administer daily contract activities for a variety of product lines and contract types, including cost reimbursable and firm fixed price; such activities will include establishing payment terms, initiating, and monitoring invoicing, collections, and funding to support financial objectives.
• Enter and manage data in the Contract Management System, financial and delivery systems.
• Participate in customer meetings, performing and monitoring compliance to contract requirements and leading change management process.
• Ensure non-disclosure agreements and contract terms and conditions are negotiated within company guidelines.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and at least 12 years of applied experience.
• Will consider Bachelor’s degree with 8 years relevant experience; 6 years with Masters; 4 years with PhD.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD (Department of Defense) Secret clearance.
• Must have a demonstrated experience with various contract types such as Cost Reimbursable, Firm Fixed Price, etc.
• Must have capable & 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.
• Must have a demonstrated understanding of and experience with FAR and DFARS.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS clauses.
• Experience in the defense industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to learn and utilize various data entry software tools and to adapt with changes to those tools.
• Basic understanding of Government contracting requirements.

Salary Range

$101,400.00 - $152,200.00 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.

Benefits

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.

Citizenship Requirement

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Job Application Information

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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space - our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.