Principal Contract Administrator

Northrop Grumman•Baltimore, MD

5d•$89,900 - $134,900•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector is looking for a Principal Contracts Administrator based out of Linthicum, MD. Due to the restricted nature of the program, this role is staffed as full-time onsite. This position offers the 9/80 schedule. The Contracts Administrator will join a team supporting a major Development program in the Airborne Multifunction Sensors (AMS) Division, Advanced Systems (AS) Operating Unit (OU). This program will be developing a new critical technology with both a Prime and USG classified customers. The successful candidate will work closely with the Program team, including Program Management, Business Management, and Global Supply Chain. The Contracts Administrator will act as the primary interface with business partners and prime/USG customers contract administration, contract change management, and proposal preparation/negotiation. The Contract Administrator will manage assigned contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. Additionally, the Contract Administrator will ensure that contractual obligations are communicated and understood, ensure fulfillment of contract requirements, manage contract changes, and maintain historical information. This role will support high visibility programs, including Division and Sector reviews, requiring management of tight deadlines in a complex environment. This individual must have the ability to meet high performance expectations in a very dynamic environment. Excellent communication is a must as the selected candidate will be directly involved in negotiations with the customer as a strategic team member. Our team is looking for someone who wants to grow and get experience with both USG and prime customers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in contracts / related field - OR - a Master's degree with 3 years of experience in contracts / related field - OR – PhD or JD with 1 year experience in contracts – OR – 9 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS as well as experience with different contract types is required.
Experience researching FAR/DFAR information.
Experience evaluating regulatory changes and their impact on contracts/subcontracts.
Ability to travel domestically 10% of the time.
US Citizenship
Current US Government Secret clearance is required.

Nice To Haves

Active Top Secret security clearance with most recent periodic investigation having been completed in the last five years.
Experience in the Aerospace and/or Defense Industry.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functional teams.
Experience with USG and Prime customers.
Experience working restricted programs, proven ability to work in closed areas with moderate oversight.
Ability to solve a variety of complex problems by referring to policies and procedures as necessary
Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written, with both internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

Reviewing terms and conditions to address provisions and risks of financial terms, acceptance criteria, delivery requirements, intellectual property, termination provisions, indemnification, and all other potential risk areas and recommending risk mitigation strategies.
Developing solutions to both routine and complex contractual matters to ensure company compliance with contract requirements on assigned programs under guidance from team lead and management.
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 the Enterprise Accounting System.
Ensuring timely delivery of all contractual deliverables.