Senior Principal Contract Administrator

Northrop Grumman•Corinne, UT

4d•$101,400 - $152,200•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Senior Principal Contract Administrator – Level 4 located in Promontory, UT, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. Our main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products, subsystems and defense electronics; precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition; satellites and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant professional contracts experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant professional contracts experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of relevant professional contracts experience.
No clearance required to start
Familiarity with contract terms and conditions and in proposal development, negotiation, and contract administration.
Understanding of commercial/US Government contractual instruments including contract type, terms and conditions, and contract financing vehicles.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Database capability also desired.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership qualities; ability to start, oversee, and follow-through with major assignments and responsibilities.
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations, Defense Federal Acquisition, NASA Federal Acquisition, and ITAR requirements.
Knowledge of the contract financing, milestone and, Performance Based payments, and budget planning process.
Ability to analyze risk and financial data.

Responsibilities

Handle multiple small to medium contract activities simultaneously.
Participates in and/or conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, contract closeout, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
Examines and evaluates cost estimates and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Presents and negotiates contract terms and conditions, compiles and analyzes data, responsible for contract records management.
Works to create logical solutions to contractual matters to ensure business unit compliance.
Team building with internal functions: Program Management, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Mission & Safety Assurance, and Business Development.
Other duties as assigned