Principal or Sr. Principal Contract Administrator

Northrop Grumman • Melbourne, FL

245d • $78,700 - $118,100

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman has an opening for either a Principal Contract Administrator (level 3) or Senior Principal Contract Administrator (Level 4) with active DoD Secret Clearance to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals! This position will be located on-site in Melbourne, FL working on a growing program in the Strike portfolio. The successful candidate will support proposal development, submissions and negotiations followed by supporting program execution by providing contractual interpretation and guidance regarding service contracts and/or training systems development. Must be highly productive in daily routine and demonstrate good oral and written communications skills along with strong computer literacy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in contracts management, contract administration, business management, intellectual property management or law; or a Master's degree with 3 years of contracts management, contract administration, business management, intellectual property management or law experience for Principal Contract Administrator (level 3)
• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience in contracts management, contract administration, business management, intellectual property management or law; or a Master's degree with 6 years of contracts management, contract administration, business management, intellectual property management or law experience for Senior Principal Contract Administrator (Level 4)
• Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 5 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance

Nice To Haves

• Experience in complex contract negotiations over $50M
• DAU and/or NCMA certification
• Prior experience with a variety of contract types such as Cost Plus, Fixed Price, Fixed Price Incentive Fee, etc.
• Prior knowledge and overall understanding of FAR and DFARS
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to be flexible and change directions when needed
• Industry experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Administers, extends and negotiates standard and nonstandard contracts
• Conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications
• Examines estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Advises management of contractual rights and obligations
• Performs complex research on non-standard problems and provides recommendations to leadership
• Maintains historical information

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• 401K matching program
• Flexible work arrangements
• Phenomenal learning opportunities
• Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
• Friendly team environment

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree