Sr. Principal Contract Administrator

Northrop Grumman•Lake Charles, LA

2d•$101,400 - $168,200•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. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector is seeking a Sr. Principal Contract Administrator (Level 4) to join its team of qualified, and diverse professionals. This position is full-time on-site and offers a 9/80 Schedule. This position will be located in Jacksonville, FL. Candidates that are able to work from another Weapons Integration & Mission Solutions Business Unit Northrop Grumman site will be given consideration with preference for employees in Lake Charles, LA and BWI Campuses. The successful applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Defense Systems Sector and will support the Platform Systems Modernization Operating Unit (PSM OU) by directly supporting our P-3 Program on day to day contracts activities. The successful candidate will be a highly organized individual with the ability to manage customer relationships while collaborating internally with program and functional team members to facilitate successful contract execution and resolve emerging issues. Candidate must have knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS).

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and at least 8 years relevant experience in U.S. Government contract administration and management or Masters Degree with 6 years relevant experience.
Will consider an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree
Must be able to effectively work with the management of other organizations (program management, subcontracts, business management, finance, and supply chain management) as well as representatives of Government agencies
Must have a demonstrated understanding of and experience with FAR and DFARS
Must have effective proposal development skills, excellent negotiation skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills
Must possess excellent decision-making skills that support resolution of complex problems while minimizing risk to the Corporation
Advanced skills using MS Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Ability to obtain a CBP background investigation

Nice To Haves

Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated experience
Experience negotiating a variety of agreements and terms and conditions
Experience with sustainment, engineering and logistics contracts

Responsibilities

Work complex assignments independently and support Finance, Program Management, and various levels of Management
Lead proposal preparation, contract negotiation and contract administration activities from proposal through closeout.
Enter and manage data in the Contract Management System, financial and delivery systems.
Participate in customer meetings, monitoring compliance to contract requirements and leading the change management process.
Ensure contract terms and conditions are negotiated within company guidelines.