Principal Contract Administrator

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes 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. 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 in Linthicum, MD supporting our Airborne Multifunction Sensors division. This is a full-time onsite position that offers the 9/80 schedule. What You’ll Get to Do This Principal Contract Administrator will report directly to the OU Contract Manager and will provide support for mission critical new technology. This position requires a strong understanding of DoD contracting, and also requires excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. The ideal candidate is a team player; but also, a strong independent contributor with strong leadership and demonstrated problem-solving skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of contracts from the business development phase through contract close-out and shall deliver strong customer satisfaction, successful financial performance and risk mitigation. The candidate must be able to build strong customer intimacy and must be a self-starter capable of working collaboratively with team members and acting as an advisor to program management and customers. In this role, the selected candidate may: Work complex assignments independently and support Finance, Program Management and various levels of Management Work multiple tasks simultaneously Advise program teams of contractual rights and obligations, including interpretation of contract terms and conditions Lead proposal preparation, contract negotiation and contract administration activities from pre-proposal through closeout Participate in customer meetings to monitoring compliance to contract requirements and lead the change management process Maintain and update contract documents and official program records, including contractual documents and correspondence The successful candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to solve a variety of complex problems by referring to policies and procedures as necessary Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in contracts administration/management or related field (i.e. legal) OR a Master's Degree with a minimum of 3 years of of professional experience. Will consider 9 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement. Experience negotiating and administering various contract and agreement types. Experience with FAR and DFARS. U.S. Citizenship required. A current/active U.S. Government Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain SAP is required. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the defense industry Experience with USG and Prime customers NCMA certification (CPCM, CFCM and/or CCCM) 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: $89,900.00 - $134,900.00 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. Existing Applicants: Need to update your contact information or email address? 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