Principal Contract Administrator

Northrop Grumman•Baltimore, MD

49d•$89,900 - $134,900•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. 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. We’re looking for you to join our team as a Principal Contract Administrator based out of Linthicum, MD. This is a full-time onsite position that offers the 9/80 schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related professional experience - OR - a Master's degree with 3 years of related professional experience
Experience with FAR/DFARS
Experience working with various contract types such as Time & Material, Cost types, Firm Fixed Price, Other Transactions, etc.
Experience working with proposal development and negotiations
U.S. Citizenship required.
Current US Government Secret security clearance is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in U.S. Government Department of Defense contract administration & management
Experience working independently and collaborating with stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
Experience briefing internal and external customers
Experience handling multiple tasks concurrently
Experience with the SAP Sales & Distribution Module

Responsibilities

Participate 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.
Serve as the primary interface with the customer, ensuring that contractual obligations are communicated and understood.
Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements.
Manage contract changes.
Maintain historical information.
Reviewing 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 recommending risk mitigation strategies.
Under general supervision, developing solutions to both routine and complex contractual matters to ensure company compliance with contract requirements on assigned programs.
Assisting management in achieving financial goals related to cash management and sales.
Preparing written communications with internal and external customers for assigned contractual matters.
Maintaining contract data into Contract Management System and/or Enterprise Accounting System.
Ensuring timely delivery of all contractual deliverables and submission of invoices.
Manage tight deadlines in a complex environment.
Be directly involved in negotiations with the customer as a strategic team member.