Principal Contract Administrator

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Contract Administrator to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. In this role, you will support the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Sustainment organization, specifically the Ground Subsystems Support Contract (GSSC) program by providing strategic advice and guidance on a wide range of contractual and business issues.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You’ll Get To Do:

The successful candidate will possess leadership qualities and be able to provide responsible advice and counsel on a wide range of contractual and business issues under moderate supervision, you will ensure proper interpretation and application of company contracting policies and procedures, while demonstrating leadership qualities and a commitment to excellence.

Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following

• Manage all phases of contract administration—from proposal development and contract negotiations to contract execution and closeout.

• Provide responsible advice and counsel on contractual and business issues, ensuring compliance with company contracting policies and procedures.

• Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., technical, finance, legal, and program management) to process contract requirements and resolve issues.

• Lead by example, applying strong leadership and critical thinking skills to guide team members and stakeholders in decision-making processes.

• Interpret complex contract terms and assess their implications to offer sound recommendations and manage contract modifications as needed.

• Maintain accurate contract documentation and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and client specifications.

• Building strong customer relationships and timely responses to both external and internal customers.

• Exhibiting effective communication with internal and external contacts while adapting communication styles to achieve better responses.

• Planning and executing successful contract negotiations of a moderately complex nature to achieve targeted profit rates and produce favorable terms and conditions to help mitigate risk and meet overall programmatic and financial goals.

• Understanding assigned contract scope and terms in order to identify and manage changes to the contract baseline.

• Assessing situations to make appropriate contractual recommendations and/or take suitable actions.

• Conducting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer engagement activities to ensure proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.

• Managing multiple tasks simultaneously.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

• 401k

• Educational Assistance

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

• Paid Time Off

• Health & Wellness Resources

• Employee Discounts

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with 5+ years of related professional experience – OR – a Master’s degree with 3+ years of related professional experience. Four additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

• Strong command of MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook

• 1+ year of Contract Set Up process/implementation, configuration, or support.

• Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking, and innovative behaviors in past projects, roles, or experiences.

• Proven experience in contract administration and management

• Demonstrated experience in proposal development, beginning with strategy, including negotiation, and ultimate program execution.

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain long‑term, high‑value customer relationships.

• Solid understanding of pricing principles and FAR/DFARS, along with associated Federal Contracting regulations.

• Must be willing to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance.

Working Conditions:

• Occasional extended hours may be required to meet project deadlines.

• Occasional travel required (10%).

• Standard office environment with modern amenities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in SAP modules and contract set up process interface to ensure efficient contract set up execution.

• Prior work with United States Government contracting environment.

• Active US Secret Clearance.

• Proven experience in contract administration and management within the defense or related sectors.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $122,000.00

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.

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

Job Category: Business Management