Principal Contract Administrator

Northrop Grumman • Baltimore, MD

6d • $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 position is based in Linthicum, Maryland, or Rolling Meadows, Illinois, and is full-time and on-site, with a 9/80 schedule. The administrator reports to the Contracts Manager of the Operating Unit.

The role participates in proposal preparation, contract negotiations and administration, and customer contract activities. As the primary customer interface, the administrator communicates and clarifies contractual obligations, ensures requirements are fulfilled, manages contract changes, and maintains historical information. The role supports visible programs with demanding deadlines and requires managing multiple tasks in a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will participate directly in customer negotiations as a strategic team member and can gain experience with different contract types.

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 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.
• Current and active U.S. Government Secret clearance.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• Excellent communication skills.

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.
• Experience briefing internal and external customers.
• Experience with the SAP Sales & Distribution Module.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead sustainment activities within the Tactical Modernization Solutions Operating Unit.
• Participate in contract proposal preparation, negotiations, contract administration, and customer contract activities.
• Serve as the primary customer interface for assigned contracts; communicate contractual obligations, ensure requirements are fulfilled, manage changes, and maintain historical information.
• Review contract terms and conditions for risks involving financial terms, acceptance criteria, delivery requirements, warranty, intellectual property, termination, indemnification, and other potential risk areas; recommend mitigation strategies.
• Develop solutions to routine and complex contractual matters to ensure 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.
• Manage concurrent tasks, tight deadlines, and high-visibility program activities, including Division and Sector submittals and reviews.
• Participate in customer negotiations as a strategic team member.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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