Principal Contract Administrator

Northrop Grumman•Baltimore, MD

4d•$89,900 - $134,900•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is hiring a Principal Contract Administrator to support and lead sustainment activities within the Tactical Modernization Solutions Operating Unit. The role is based in Linthicum, Maryland, or Rolling Meadows, Illinois, and is full-time and onsite with a 9/80 schedule. The position reports to the Contracts Manager of the Operating Unit and includes travel approximately 10% of the time. The Contract Administrator participates in proposal preparation, negotiations, contract administration, and customer contract activities. As a primary customer interface, the administrator communicates and clarifies contractual obligations, helps ensure requirements are fulfilled, manages changes, and maintains contract history. The position works on assigned contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. It has visibility on high-profile programs and involves tight deadlines, customer negotiations, and coordination with internal teams. The successful candidate handles multiple tasks concurrently and is expected to perform in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of contracts-related experience, or a master’s degree and 3 years of contracts-related experience.
Experience working with various contract types, such as Time & Material, cost-type, Firm Fixed Price, and Other Transactions.
Working knowledge of commercial contracting.
Experience with proposal development and negotiations.
U.S. citizenship required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with FAR/DFARS.
Experience in U.S. Government Department of Defense contract administration and management.
Experience working independently and collaborating with stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
Experience briefing internal and external customers.
Experience with the SAP Sales & Distribution Module.
Current/active U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

Review contract terms and conditions for financial, acceptance, delivery, warranty, intellectual property, termination, indemnification, and other risks, and recommend mitigation strategies.
Develop solutions to routine and complex contractual matters to support company compliance with assigned contract requirements.
Assist management in achieving financial goals related to cash management and sales.
Prepare written communications for internal and external customers concerning assigned contractual matters.
Maintain contract data in the Contract Management System and/or Enterprise Accounting System.
Ensure timely delivery of contractual deliverables and submission of invoices.
Participate in contract proposal preparation, negotiations, contract administration, and customer contract activities.
Communicate contractual obligations, support fulfillment of requirements, manage contract changes, and maintain historical information.
Handle multiple tasks concurrently and contribute to customer negotiations as a strategic team member.