Principal Contract Administrator

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector is looking for you to join our team as a Principal Contracts Administrator based out of Linthicum, MD. This position is for on-site/in-office every day and offers a 9/80 schedule.

What You’ll Get to Do:

The Contracts Administrator will join a team supporting the Distributed Systems Operating Unit (OU) in the Mission Next (MNX) Division, Emerging Capabilities Development (ECD) Business Unit (BU).

The successful candidate will work closely with the Program team, including Program Management, Business Management, Legal, Global Supply Chain, and Engineering. The Principal Contracts Administrator will act as the primary interface with business partners and prime/USG customers regarding contract administration, contract change management, and proposal preparation/negotiation.

The Principal Contract Administrator will manage assigned contracts and proposals in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. Additionally, the Principal Contract Administrator will ensure that contractual obligations are communicated and understood, ensure fulfillment of contract requirements, manage contract changes, and maintain historical information.

Associated responsibilities include:

• Reviewing terms and conditions to address provisions and risks of financial terms, acceptance criteria, delivery requirements, 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 under guidance from team lead and management.
• Preparing written communications with internal and external customers for assigned contractual matters.
• Facilitate and participate in proposal coordination and preparation to ensure timely submission to customers.
• Facilitate and participate in proposal fact-finding, negotiations, and award to ensure timely proposal to award timelines.
• Early acquisition activities such as NDAs and Teaming Agreements.
• Monitoring contracts, programs, and proposals to ensure contractual obligations are communicated an understood, providing general contract adherence.
• Ensuring timely delivery of all contractual deliverables.
• Enter and maintain contract data into 1ERP.
• Assisting management in achieving financial goals related to cash management and sales.

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 both USG and non-USG prime customers. The successful candidate will have experience working in a fast-paced environment and experience with developing creative alternative solutions.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in contracts or related field (i.e. supply chain management, financial management) - OR - a Master's degree with 3 years of experience in contracts or related field (i.e. supply chain management, financial management)
• Will accept 9 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement.

• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS.
• Experience working with different contract types
• Experience analyzing regulatory changes and their impact on contracts/subcontracts.
• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret level security clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current/active U.S. Government Secret security clearance
• Experience in the Aerospace and/or Defense Industry.
• Experience with different contract vehicles including Other Transaction (OTs), CRADAs, MOUs, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functional teams.
• Experience with USG and non-USG Prime customers.

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 - $134,900.00The 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.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.