Principal / Sr Principal Contract Administrator

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector, Airborne Multifunction Sensors Division (AMS), is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Contract Administrator (can be hired at the A03 or A04 level) based out of our Linthicum, MD office to join our F-35 Sensor Development and Production Operating Unit (OU) in the Tactical Fighters (TF) Business Unit (BU). The expected schedule is a minimum of 4 days in the office. In this role you will support the development programs and will report to the F-35 Development Contracts Manager.

What You’ll Get to Do:

• Administer, extend, negotiate, and terminate standard and nonstandard contracts.

• Apply sound judgment to proposal strategy, contract formation, and customer relationships.

• Review and analyze customer Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to understand Statements of Work (SOW)/contract requirements and advise the program team on contractual terms and conditions.

• Ensure company proposals are fully responsive to prospective customer requirements, prepare proposal submittal documents, and coordinate appropriate levels of internal review and approval.

• Manage fact-finding, evaluation notices, and negotiations between customer and program team.

• Build knowledge of FAR/DFARS.

• Manage and administer Contractual Data Requirements List (CDRLs) and other reports.

• Advise management of contractual rights and obligations.

• Compile and analyze data.

• Maintain historical information through the closeout process.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications for Principal Contract Administrator (A03):

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum 5 years of experience in Contracts, Subcontracts, Business Management, or related field; or a Master's Degree or JD with a minimum of 3 years of experience in Contracts, Subcontracts, Business Management, or related field.

• Experience providing advice on a wide range of contractual and business-related matters including proposal strategy, estimating & pricing, audits, contract formation and customer relationships.

• Experience interacting with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations.

• Experience gathering, organizing, and relaying information and collaborating in a team environment.

• Experience with FAR, DFAR and other U.S. Federal Government contracting regulations.

• Experience with various contract types including, Cost-Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF), Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Time and Material (T&M) contracts.

• US citizenship is required.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Contract Administrator (A04):

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum 8 years of experience in Contracts, Subcontracts, Business Management, or related field; or a Master's Degree or JD with a minimum of 6 years of experience in Contracts, Subcontracts, Business Management, or relat