Principal Contract Administrator

Northrop Grumman • Linthicum Heights, MD

2d • $89,900 - $134,900 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is hiring a Principal Contract Administrator to support the Mission Next (MNX) Division’s Advanced Systems and Technology Operating Unit and Emerging Capabilities Development (ECD) Business Unit. Based in Linthicum, Maryland, this is an onsite position with a 9/80 work schedule. The role works closely with Program Management, Business Management, Legal, Global Supply Chain, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams.

The administrator supports proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contract activities to enable contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer requirements. The position administers standard and nonstandard contracts from proposal through negotiation, post-award administration, and closeout. It involves direct customer negotiations and requires managing tight deadlines in a complex contracting environment. The successful candidate communicates clearly, organizes work effectively, provides guidance to customers and internal stakeholders, and works independently as well as collaboratively.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of contracts or related experience, such as supply chain management, financial management, or legal experience; or a master’s degree and 3 years of contracts or related experience; or 9 years of directly applicable experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with contract types such as FFP, CP, and T&M.
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and associated federal contracting regulations.
• Experience collaborating across functional teams, such as program management, finance, supply chain, and legal.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Current/active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance and ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP).
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and meet high-performance expectations in a complex, dynamic contracting environment.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working on restricted and/or special access programs.
• Experience working with U.S. Government customers as a prime contractor or as a subcontractor to a major prime.
• Familiarity with U.S. Government RFPs and contracts, including analysis of terms and conditions and application of FAR/DFARS in negotiations.
• Experience supporting proposal preparation and contract negotiation activities.
• Ability to analyze regulatory or contractual changes and assess their impact on existing or proposed contracts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary contracts focal point and customer interface for assigned programs, maintaining relationships and communicating contractual obligations to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Perform contract administration under general direction and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support program objectives and compliance with contract requirements and company procedures.
• Lead solicitation and RFP activities, including requirements analysis, proposal strategy and development, internal reviews and approvals, and evaluation of estimates, performance requirements, and delivery schedules.
• Review and analyze customer RFPs, SOWs, and terms and conditions to identify contractual requirements and risks.
• Support proposal fact-finding, negotiations, and contract award activities; assist in drafting and negotiating NDAs, teaming agreements, and contract modifications.
• Administer standard and nonstandard contracts after award, including modifications and change orders, monitoring contractual requirements such as CDRLs/SDRLs, and maintaining accurate contract data and historical records in company systems.
• Prepare and manage written and verbal communications about contractual matters for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to process improvements and share best practices to support the contracts function.

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.
• Potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

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