Sr. Principal Contract Administrator

Northrop Grumman Corp.; West Virginia; On-site; USD 101,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Contract Administrator to join the contracts organization in Rocket Center, WV.

The role includes leading proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and contract administration from proposal through closeout, with exposure to cost reimbursable and firm fixed price arrangements. The successful candidate will manage data in the Contract Management System, support cross‑functional teams, and ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS while maintaining strong

Qualifications

• Experience with federal contract types (Cost Reimbursable, Firm Fixed Price)
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS clauses and government contracting
• Ability to negotiate terms and manage complex proposals
• Strong communication and decision‑making skills

Responsibilities

• Lead proposal preparation, contract negotiation and contract administration from proposal through closeout.
• Administer daily contract activities across multiple product lines and contract types.
• Enter and manage data in the Contract Management System and related financial/delivery systems.
• Participate in customer meetings and ensure compliance with contract requirements; lead change management.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Proposal development

Contract administration

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

PhD (acceptable)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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. This position will work onsite in Rocket Center, WV.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 ManagementLead 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 Sr. Principal Contract Administrator:This position emphasizes skills and experience. 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 PhDProficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel and PowerPointMust be able to obtain and maintain DoD (Department of Defense) Secret clearanceMust 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 QualificationsWorking knowledge of FAR/DFARS clausesExperience in the defense industryExcellent verbal and written communication skills with internal and external customersAbility to work independentlyAbility to learn and utilize various data entry software tools and to adapt with changes to those toolsBasic understanding of Government contracting requirementsPrimary Level Salary Range: $101,400.00 - $152,200.00The 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.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.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.