Sr. Principal Contract Administrator
About The Position
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Contract Administrator (A04) to join its Advanced Weapons team in Northridge, California. This is an on-site position; remote and hybrid work are not available. The standard schedule is 9/80. Travel is 10% of the time. Relocation assistance is not available, though relocation, a sign-on bonus, and schedule flexibility may be available as stated in the posting. The selected candidate will join the Contracts organization and support assigned U.S. Government programs, proposals, and contract operations throughout the contract life cycle. The role works closely with business management, program management, operations, finance, supply chain, and other functional teams. The position requires working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), along with sound judgment, attention to detail, organization, and clear communication with internal stakeholders and customers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience in U.S. Government contract administration, contracts management, supply chain, business management, or a related field; alternatively, a Master’s degree and at least 4 years of relevant experience.
- Experience supporting U.S. Government contracts.
- Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS.
- Experience with one or more contract types, such as Firm Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursable, and Time & Material.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including program management, finance, business management, and supply chain.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to review and interpret contractual terms and support resolution of contractual issues.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Active Secret security clearance, with the most recent periodic investigation completed within the last 5 years.
- Ability to obtain and maintain program-specific accesses as required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the aerospace and defense industry.
- Experience supporting proposal activities and contract negotiations.
- Familiarity with technical data packages and/or data rights.
- Experience supporting restricted programs or working in closed program areas.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments with limited oversight.
- Experience collaborating with internal and external customers in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience supporting early development stage efforts.
- Familiarity with contract administration systems and tools.
Responsibilities
- Support administration of assigned U.S. Government contracts from proposal and award through performance and closeout.
- Assist with proposal preparation, contract review, contract administration, and customer communications for assigned efforts.
- Review terms and conditions and identify contractual issues, risks, and required actions for internal coordination.
- Prepare, track, and maintain contractual correspondence, contract files, modifications, and related documentation.
- Coordinate with program management, finance, supply chain, and other functional teams to help ensure compliance with contract requirements.
- Monitor contractual deliverables, reporting requirements, and data calls to support timely submission and performance.
- Support contract change management activities and maintain historical contractual records.
- Participate in customer meetings and internal reviews related to assigned contracts.
- Assist with review and processing of non-disclosure agreements and other contractual documents in accordance with company guidance.
- Help communicate contractual obligations and requirements to internal stakeholders.
- Support capture and proposal efforts with contract-related inputs, compliance reviews, and risk identification.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Savings plan.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
