Principal Capture Contract Administrator
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Principal Contracts Administrator (Level 3) to support the Research and Advanced Design (R&AD) division. The position is based on site daily in Redondo Beach or El Segundo, California, and follows a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. Relocation assistance may be available. Travel is required 10% of the time. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance and to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within 120 days of the start date. The Contracts Administrator supports contract proposal preparation, negotiations, administration, and customer contract activities, managing assigned contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. As the primary customer interface, the administrator communicates and clarifies contractual obligations, ensures contract requirements are fulfilled, manages changes, proactively administers contracts, and maintains historical records. The work involves CPFF, FFP, T&M, IDIQ government contracts under FAR/DFARS, and Other Transaction Agreements. Responsibilities span proposal development, negotiation, compliance, task order and contract management, modifications, and close-out, in coordination with legal, proposal, program, business management, and engineering teams. The role supports high-visibility programs and competitive efforts, including large captures and proposals, with tight deadlines and Division- and Sector-level reviews. The successful candidate is a detail-oriented, independent worker and critical thinker who can solve problems, manage contractual risk, collaborate, and contribute in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience in Business Management, Global Supply Chain, Subcontracts, Legal, or a business-related field; or a master's degree and 3 years of such experience.
- Experience negotiating and administering various contract types.
- Experience with government regulations such as FAR or DFARS.
- At least 2 years of experience with government contracts.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within 120 days of the start date.
- Ability to work independently with high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Active U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance, with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or current enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
- Experience working on competitive Department of Defense proposals.
- Contracts administration, business, and/or supply chain experience, or extended education in these areas.
- Experience working with customers, in client-facing roles, and with executive engagement.
- Experience in training, knowledge sharing, and collaboration with contracts, program, and business colleagues.
- Experience with ID/IQ, OTA, FOPRs, cost-type, fixed-price, incentive, and government contract types.
- Certification from the National Contracts Management Association.
Responsibilities
- Participate in contract proposal preparation, contract negotiations, contract administration, and customer contract activities.
- Manage assigned contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
- Serve as the primary customer interface for contractual matters.
- Communicate and clarify contractual obligations and ensure fulfillment of contract requirements.
- Manage contract changes and proactively administer contracts while maintaining historical information.
- Support proposal development, contract negotiation, compliance, contract and task order management, modifications, and contract close-out.
- Comply with government regulations, legal requirements, and company policies.
- Maintain an audit file for each contract, including the original contract, correspondence, changes, deviations, modifications, amendments, clarifications, payment schedules, and deliverables.
- Provide program managers and executives with contract briefs during the contract.
- Cultivate strong, ongoing relationships with internal and external customers.
- Provide contractual guidance and develop risk-mitigation strategies for contractual business obligations.
- Support competitive efforts, including large captures and proposals, and participate in high-visibility program reviews and submittals.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Learning opportunities
- Friendly team environment
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
- 401(k) matching program
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
