Senior Subcontracts Administrator

Principal/Sr. Principal Contract AdministratorNorthrop Grumman Command and Control (C2) & Weapons Integration (CWI) Division, Global C2 Solutions Business Unit (BU) is seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to join its team qualified, and talented professionals supporting the Integrate Battle Command System (IBCS) Operating Unit (OU). This Principal/Sr. Principal Contract Administrator position will be located on-site in either Huntsville, Alabama or Linthicum, Maryland (or other Northrop Grumman worksite).This role supports the contracts team for a growing international and domestic portfolio, overseeing high?volume, fast?paced agreements with U.S.?DoD and foreign customers. The position requires good oral and written communication, regularly interfacing with executive leadership across OU, BU, Division, and Sector functional groups. As a self?starter, you will manage customer relationships, collaborate with program and functional teams, and resolve emerging issues to ensure successful contract execution in a dynamic environment.Essential Functions:Prioritize proposal activities and working on multiple tasks simultaneouslyIdentify contractual risks and mitigate with appropriate contract provisionsServe as key business advisor to the program managers on contractual and operational mattersOversees all phases of the contract administration process, from initial preparation and negotiation through execution, changes or extensions, and termination.Plan and execute successful contract negotiations of a complex nature and achieving targeted profit rates, favorable terms and conditions on both contracts and other agreements required to assist in mitigating risk and meeting overall financial goalsBuild customer intimacy despite geographical separation as well as be able to effectively cultivate those relationships early onMake decisions in a timely manner under tight deadlines and pressureOffer guidance and work collaboratively with a multitude of organizations ranging from technical, program, finance, global supply chain, and trade compliance for seamless contract administrationMaintain comprehensive and organized electronic and hard copy records of all contracts and related documentation for easy access and auditingOther duties as assignedThis requisition is open as a dual level opportunity. We are open to hiring a candidate at a level 3 or level 4.Basic Qualifications:Level A03 - Bachelor's degree and 5 years relevant experience; Master's degree and 3 years relevant experienceLevel A04 – Bachelor's degree and 8 years relevant experience; Master's degree and 6 years relevant experienceAbility to travel several times annually, domestically and internationallyAbility to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret ClearancePreferred Qualifications:Demonstrated people leadership and/or supervisory/management experienceMust possess excellent problem solving and decision-making skills that support accomplishment of discipline objective to resolve complex problems and minimize risk to the CorporationAbility to work independently and make independent decisions, ensuring high levels of collaboration with stakeholders and subject matter expertsProficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, etcPrimary Level Salary Range: $89,900.00 - $134,900.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $168,200.00The 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.