Senior Principal Contracts Administrator - Level 4

Northrop Grumman•Commerce, CA

52d•Onsite

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. Are you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman Space Sector is the place for you. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Contracts Administrator- Level 4 (Senior Principal) , to join our Business Management Intelligence Systems Division team in Commerce, CA . This position is 100% onsite. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible possible. #definingpossible Our Contracts Administrator is responsible for supporting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration and customer contact activities to provide and ensure proper contract execution and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements and customer requirements. You will be an embedded member of the program management team, supporting program success and new growth opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 6+ years of professional experience
Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
Working knowledge of FAR, DFAR or government acquisition regulations
Experience working with MS Office Suite and Adobe
No clearance required to start
What counts as professional experience: Business Management (Finance, Pricing and Cost Estimating, Regulatory Compliance, Risk and Earn Value Management)
Legal / Contract Law (contract formation, disputes resolution, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) knowledge)
Global Supply Chain Management (Purchasing, International Sourcing, Export/Trade Compliance)

Nice To Haves

Contract administration or contract management experience in Defense or Aerospace industry
Experience managing cost-type or firm fixed price (FFP) procurement contract types, experience with Other Transactions is a plus
Experience with federal government contracting requirements; FAR/DFAR interpretations
No clearance required to start
Can meet high performance expectations in a dynamic work environment
Self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to function independently
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to use them in informing, presenting, and negotiating to all levels of management
Team player who can act independently and proactively and possesses excellent problem solving, oral and written communication, and organizational skills.
Are comfortable being directly involved in or leading customer negotiations

Responsibilities

Work under general supervision to develop solutions to both routine and complex contractual matters to ensure company compliance with contract requirements on assigned programs
Prioritize working multiple tasks simultaneously, including making decisions in a timely manner under tight deadlines and pressure
Act as a primary interface with customers for contractual issues
Serve as a key business advisor to the program managers on contractual matters
Monitor contract and associated program(s) to ensure contractual obligations are communicated and understood
Participate in contract proposal preparation, contract negotiations, contract administration, and customer contract activities to manage assigned contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications
Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements, manage contract changes and maintain historical information
Review terms and conditions to address provisions and risks of financial terms, acceptance criteria, delivery requirements, warranty, intellectual property, termination provisions, indemnification and all other potential risk areas and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
Enter and maintain contract data into Contract Management System or Enterprise Accounting System
Ensure timely delivery of all contractual deliverables and submission of invoices
Other duties as assigned