Principal Contract Administrator

Principal Contract Administrator

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 solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

We're looking for you to join our team as a Principal Contract Administrator based out of Woodland Hills, California. This is a full-time onsite position that offers the 9/80 schedule.

The Principal Contract Administrator will support contractual activity within the Navigation, Intelligence and Connectivity (NIC) Division under the Navigation and Cockpit Systems (NACS) Business Unit for the Navigator Operation Unit reporting to the Contracts Manager of the Navigator Operating Unit.

The Contracts Administrator will participate in contract proposal preparation, contract negotiations, contract administration, and customer contract activities to manage assigned contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. As primary interface with customer, the Contracts Administrator will ensure that contractual obligations are communicated and understood, ensure fulfillment of contract requirements, manage contract changes, and maintain historical information.

Associated roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Reviewing terms and conditions to address provisions and risks of financial terms, acceptance criteria, delivery requirements, warranty, intellectual property, termination provisions, indemnification and all other potential risk areas and recommending risk mitigation strategies.
• Developing solutions to both routine and complex contractual matters to ensure company compliance with contract requirements on assigned programs.
• Assisting management in achieving financial goals related to cash management and sales.
• Act as a primary interface with customer for contractual issues; monitor contract and the associated program to ensure that contractual obligations are communicated and understood.
• Preparing written communications with internal and external customers for assigned contractual matters
• Maintaining contract data into Contract Management System
• Ensuring timely delivery of all contractual deliverables and submission of invoices.
• Preparation of proprietary information agreements, teaming agreements, export licenses/agreements and various types of memoranda.

This role will have significant visibility within high visibility programs, including Division and Sector submittals and reviews and must manage tight deadlines in a complex environment. This individual must have the ability to meet high performance expectations in a very dynamic environment. Excellent communication is a must as the selected candidate will be directly involved in negotiations with the customer as a strategic team member. Our team is looking for someone who wants to grow and get experience with different contract types.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in Government Contracts Administration/Management - OR - a Master's degree with 3 years of experience in Government Contracts Administration/Management
• Experience with FAR/DFARS and International Non-US Government contracting
• 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 US Government Secret clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in U.S. Government Department of Defense contract administration & Non-US Government contracting management
• Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) / Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR).
• Experience working independently and collaborating with stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
• Experience briefing internal and external customers
• Experience with the SAP Sales & Distribution Module
• Experience in ITAR Export knowledge
• A current/active US Government Secret Clearance

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!