Sr Principal Contract Administrator- CA or OKC

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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 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. 

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations.  Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our inclusive team. 

Responsibilities:

As a Senior Principal Contract Administrator,  you’ll be responsible for:

• Responsible for highly effective internal/external customer contractual relations for a business segment

• Responsible for the effective review, negotiation, management, and closeout of contracts

• Responsible for the effective strategy, coordination, pricing, approval, submittal, and negotiation of proposals

• Primary responsibility for effective customer negotiations of contract scope, price, terms, and conditions

• Provide advice and counsel to senior leadership on contractual rights/obligations and interpretation of terms and conditions, as well as methods for change, risk assessment and mitigation, and cash management

• Must be able to successfully manage multiple moderately complex contracts and contract actions simultaneously that may involve significant risk with little consultation with management

• Work under general supervision while using sound judgment to develop creative solutions to both routine and complex contractual matters while ensuring business unit compliance with customer requirements and company policies,

• Lead and/or participate in team building with internal functions (e.g. Program Management, Finance, Engineering, Safety and Mission Assurance, Supply Chain Management and Business Development)

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a HS Degree/Diploma or equivalent and at least 10-15 years of relevant experience

• Demonstrated successful skills for proposal development and pricing, risk identification, contract negotiation, customer liaison, budgeting/cost control.

• Government contracting experience that includes FAR/DFAR

• Demonstrated proactive team player with problem solving, communication, and organizational skills

• Demonstrated decision-making skills supporting resolution of complex problems while minimizing risk

• Ability to deal effectively with competing priorities and deadlines

• Ability to travel >10%

• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Secret Clearance

• Experience in U.S. Government Department of Defense contract administration

• Ability to work independently and make independent decisions, ensuring high levels of collaboration with stakeholders and subject matter experts.

• NCMA certification

Salary Range: $92,900.00 - $170,300.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the