Senior Principal Contract Administrator

Senior 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 Senior Principal Contract Administrator based out of our Linthicum, MD area offices. This is an onsite position that offers the 9/80 work schedule.

What You'll Get to Do

This requisition represents roles within our Mission Systems Sector Contracts organization. The Senior Principal Contract Administrator (CA) will have significant visibility within key programs including support of Division, Sector, and Corporate level submittals & reviews. The CA will be directly involved in negotiations with customers as a strategic team member. Opportunities exist within the Multidomain Sensing, Targeting and Survivability (MSTS) Division and will support the Land & Maritime Sensors (LMS) Business Unit in the Maritime Electronic and Information Warfare (MEIW) Organizational Unit.

Roles and Responsibilities:

As an integral member of the LMS Business Unit, the Candidates will:

• Administer, extend, negotiate and terminate standard and nonstandard contracts
• Act as primary interface with customer for contractual issues
• Support proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with Company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications
• Review and analyze customer Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to understand Statements of Work (SOW)/contract requirements and advise the program team on terms and conditions
• Review 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.
• Ensure Company proposals are fully responsive to customer requirements, coordinate appropriate levels of internal review for approval prior to submission
• Manage proposal fact-finding and conduct negotiations with customer with support from the program team
• Collaborate with other functional groups (finance, supply chain, mission assurance, legal, etc.) during all phases of the contract lifecycle
• Work under general supervision to develop solutions to both routine and complex contractual matters to ensure Company compliance with contract requirements
• Prepare and manage written communications with internal and external customers for assigned contractual matters
• Duties may also include the preparation and maintenance of proprietary information agreements, memorandum of understanding and other types of agreements
• Maintaining contract data into Contract Management System and/or Enterprise Accounting System.

The CA must be able to manage tight deadlines and meet high-performance expectations in a complex and dynamic contracting environment. They must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and strong organizational and customer service skills. The ideal candidates are team players who can provide clear direction and guidance to Prime customers and internal stakeholders.

Our team is looking for engaged candidates who want to grow and support our critical business endeavors!

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience - OR - a Master's degree with 6 years of experience.
• Will consider 12 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement
• Working knowledge of commercial and government contracting
• Experience with and understanding of FAR/DFARs and associated Federal Contracting regulations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, (specifically Excel and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to travel 10% of the time, domestically and/or internationally
• US Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret level security clearance is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior proposal preparation and negotiation experience
• Law, business, or relevant advanced degree
• Prior experience with Fixed Price contracts
• Experience/familiarity with large federal and/or commercial international programs
• A Current/Active US Government Secret level security clearance

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!