Senior Principal Contract Administrator

Northrop Grumman•San Diego, CA

5d•$117,500 - $176,300•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Senior Principal Contract Administrator for its DCS OU, based in San Diego, California. The position supports various contracts and reports to the DCS OU Contract Manager. The DCS OU is part of the CNS BU within the NIC Division and focuses on delivering innovative solutions and growing the business. The administrator serves as a key focal point for contract matters, independently handling complex assignments and representing the organization in interactions with senior internal and external personnel. The role requires excellent written and oral communication and may include coordinating between organizations and preparing and delivering presentations. The position is on-site in the office every day and follows a 9/80 schedule. Travel is required approximately 10% of the time. The role leads proposal and negotiation activities, advises program teams on contractual requirements and risk, oversees contract performance, and maintains contract documents and official program records. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related professional experience, or a master’s degree and 6 years of related professional experience.
Experience with FAR/DFARS.
Experience with contract types such as Time & Material, cost-type, Firm Fixed Price, and Other Transactions.
Experience with proposal development and negotiations.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently with a sense of urgency.

Nice To Haves

Experience in U.S. Government Department of War contract administration and management.
Experience working independently and collaborating with stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
Experience briefing internal and external customers.
Experience with the SAP Sales & Distribution Module.
Current/active U.S. Government Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate company responses to customer Requests for Proposal (RFPs), interpret Statements of Work and contract requirements, and advise program teams on risk identification and mitigation.
Ensure proposals respond fully to customer requirements; prepare proposal submission documents; and coordinate internal reviews and approvals.
Coordinate and develop responses to fact-finding, evaluation notices, and Requests for Information (RFIs), strengthening proposal support and identifying customer concerns.
Develop and execute negotiation strategies and plans to pursue favorable agreements between Northrop Grumman and customers.
Maintain effective customer relationships and communicate, administer, modify, negotiate, and terminate standard and nonstandard contractual agreements.
Oversee contract performance, schedules, and deliverables, and take actions to support satisfactory program performance.
Advise program teams on contractual rights and obligations, including interpretation of contract terms and conditions.
Maintain and update contract documents and official program records, including contractual documents and correspondence.
Provide direct contract support and review contractual documents to protect the company’s contractual and risk posture, meet contractual requirements, and comply with company policies.
Research contract issues and prepare analysis with citations.
Work cooperatively with technical staff to address customer requests.

Benefits

Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
9/80 Work Schedule where available
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Company-paid holidays
Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position