Principal/ Sr Principal Contract Administrator

Principal/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 Defense Systems Sector is seeking a Principal/Senior Principal Contract Administrator to join its team of qualified, and diverse professionals. This position will be located in Plymouth, MN. This is an on-site position, hybrid or remote options are not available for this position.

This is a very dynamic OU with high volume and fast paced contracts supporting numerous international customers, US DOD customers, and other prime contractors. Candidate must be a self-starter with the ability to manage customer relationships while collaborating internally with program and functional team members to facilitate successful contract execution and resolve emerging issues. Candidate must also have experience with and aptitude for managing contracts within a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Essential Functions:

• Prioritize proposal activities and working on multiple tasks simultaneously
• Identify contractual risks and mitigate with appropriate contract provisions
• Serve as key business advisor to the program managers on contractual and operational matters
• Oversees 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 goals
• Build customer intimacy despite geographical separation as well as be able to effectively cultivate those relationships early on
• Make decisions in a timely manner under tight deadlines and pressure
• Offer guidance and work collaboratively with a multitude of organizations ranging from technical, program, finance, global supply chain, and trade compliance for seamless contract administration
• Maintain comprehensive and organized electronic and hard copy records of all contracts and related documentation for easy access and auditing
• Other duties as assigned

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.

Basic Qualifications:

• Level 3: Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of professional relevant experience preferably in contracts OR Master's degree with 3+ years // In lieu of degree 9 years of applicable experience
• Level 4: Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of professional relevant experience preferably in contracts OR Master's degree with 6+ years // In lieu of degree 12 years of applicable experience
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to use them in informing, presenting, and negotiating to all levels of management
• Team player, independent, proactive, and possess excellent problem solving, oral and written communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience evaluating/negotiating FAR clauses in different contract types

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated people leadership and/or supervisory/management experience.
• Must possess excellent problem solving and decision-making skills that support accomplishment of discipline objective to resolve complex problems and minimize risk to the Corporation.
• Ability to work independently and make independent decisions, ensuring high levels of collaboration with stakeholders and subject matter experts.
• Knowledge of Contract Management System (CMS) and Cost Point (CP).
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, etc.

Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $134,900.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $101,400.00 - $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.