Principal Contract Administrator

Northrop Grumman • Linthicum Heights, MD

8d • $89,900 - $134,900 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is hiring a Principal Contract Administrator to support the Electromagnetic Maneuver Warfare Systems Operating Unit in Linthicum, Maryland. This is an on-site, in-office position every day with a 9/80 schedule. The role works closely with Program Management, Business Management, and Global Supply Chain, and serves as a primary interface with internal business partners and prime and U.S. government customers for contract administration, contract change management, and proposal preparation and negotiation.

The administrator manages assigned contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. The role communicates contractual obligations, supports fulfillment of contract requirements, manages changes, and maintains historical contract information. The successful candidate will contribute to customer negotiations and work in a dynamic environment while developing experience with U.S. government and prime customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in contracts or a related field, such as supply chain management or financial management; or a master's degree and 3 years of such experience.
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and/or commercial clauses.
• Experience working with different contract types.
• Experience analyzing regulatory changes and their impact on contracts or subcontracts.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to participate in customer negotiations.

Nice To Haves

• Current, active U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Experience in the aerospace and/or defense industry.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functional teams.
• Experience with U.S. government and prime customers.

Responsibilities

• Review contract terms and conditions for financial, acceptance, delivery, intellectual property, termination, indemnification, and other risks; recommend mitigation strategies.
• Develop solutions to routine and complex contractual matters to ensure compliance with contract requirements on assigned programs, with guidance from the team lead and management.
• Assist management in achieving financial goals related to cash management and sales.
• Prepare written communications for internal and external customers about assigned contractual matters.
• Maintain contract data in the Enterprise Accounting System.
• Ensure timely delivery of contractual deliverables.
• Act as a primary interface with business partners and prime and U.S. government customers for contract administration, contract changes, and proposal preparation and negotiation.
• Communicate contractual obligations and support their fulfillment; manage contract changes and maintain historical information.

Benefits

• Health plan and health insurance coverage.
• Savings plan.
• Paid time off, including company-paid holidays and PTO for vacation and/or personal business.
• Education assistance.
• Training and development.
• 9/80 work schedule, where available.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Depending on the position, possible overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior