Principal/Sr Principal Contract Administrator - 12902-1

Northrop Grumman•Manhattan Beach, CA

4d•$94,200 - $176,300•Onsite

About The Position

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 is seeking a Principal/ Sr Principal Contract Administrator. This position will be located in Manhattan Beach, CA and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) Ground Base Strategic Deterrent program.

Requirements

Must be a US Citizen with ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years.
Experience with pricing principles and FAR/DFARS as well as associated Federal Contracting regulations.
Experience in preparing and presenting briefings to senior level internal & external customers.
Experience with managing cost plus type contracts.

Nice To Haves

Proposal experience
NCMA Certification (CPCM, CFCM and/or CCCM)
Ability to work independently and make independent decisions, ensuring high levels of collaboration with stakeholder and subject matter experts.
Familiarity with Northrop Grumman Contracts processes and procedures.
Active DoD Secret or Top-Secret security clearance.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Acts as primary interface with customer for contractual issues.
Monitors contract and associated program to ensure that contractual obligations are communicated and understood.
Participates in contract proposal preparation, contract negotiations, contract administration, and customer contract activities to manage assigned contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
Works under general supervision to develop solutions to both routine and complex contractual matters to ensure company compliance with contract requirements on assigned programs.
Ensures fulfillment of contract requirements, manage contract changes, and maintain historical information.
Reviews 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 recommend risk mitigation strategies.
Prepares and manages written communications with internal and external customers for assigned contractual matters.
Enters and maintains contract data into Contract Management System and/or Enterprise Accounting System.
Ensures timely delivery of all contractual deliverables.
Develops contractual solutions to a variety of complex problems.
Performs complex tasks and participates in determining objectives of assignment. Plans schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives. Most assignments are complex and performed independently without appreciable direction. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.