Senior Principal Contract Administrator - Level 4

Northrop Grumman • Gilbert, AZ

5d • $101,400 - $152,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is hiring a Senior Principal Contracts Administrator – Level 4 in Gilbert, Arizona, to support NGSP Space Superiority Division programs. The Contract Administrator produces high-quality contract management products and advises program managers on contractual and operational matters. The role calls for knowledge of government contracting, strong communication and M365 technology skills, leadership, problem-solving, organization, attention to detail, and the ability to contribute independently and collaboratively.

This position is 100% onsite and does not accommodate telecommuting. It follows a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off, and requires travel 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. An active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance is required at application, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of professional experience, or a master’s degree and 6 years of professional experience; an additional 4 or more years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance at the time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.
• Experience negotiating and administering various contract types.
• Understanding of government regulations such as FAR or DFARS.
• Strong communication, M365 technology, interpersonal, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills, with a detail-oriented approach.

Nice To Haves

• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at the time of application.
• In-depth knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and UCC, and experience with different contract types.
• Experience supporting ECPs and REAs.
• Extensive proposal support experience.
• NCMA certification (CPCM, CFCM, and/or CCCM).

Responsibilities

• Prioritize proposal activities and work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Identify contractual risks and mitigate them with appropriate contract provisions.
• Serve as a key business advisor to program managers on contractual and operational matters.
• Plan and execute complex contract negotiations, achieving targeted profit rates and favorable terms and conditions for contracts and other agreements, including teaming agreements, to mitigate risk and meet financial goals.
• Build customer relationships and cultivate customer intimacy, including across geographical distances.
• Make timely decisions under tight deadlines and pressure.
• Provide guidance and collaborate with technical, program, finance, global supply chain, global mobility, and security organizations for seamless contract administration.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus
• Relocation assistance may be available

What This Job Offers

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