Sr Principal Contract Administrator - FAR / DFARS

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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.

Are you interested in the opportunity to work for an industry-leading company whose work with cutting-edge technology is driven by something human: the lives our technology protects?  If so, Northrop Grumman may be the place for you.  It’s not the systems that drive us: it’s the soldier our systems bring home. It’s not just the equipment that motivates us: it’s the people our equipment protects. It’s not the innovation that gets us up in the morning: it’s whom those innovations serve. We’re united by our work to help people and protect the world. And that mission makes our team even stronger.   

When you join Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with coworkers in an environment that’s uniquely caring, diverse, and respectful. Employees share experiences, insights, perspectives, and creative solutions with some of the best minds in the industry. We collaborate through integrated product teams, cross-functional teams, and employee resource groups, while thriving through the support of training and development, mentors and everyday coaching, along with extensive health and work/life benefits. We’re committed to our employees’ professional and personal development and success. 

Northrop Grumman recruits top talent with traditional and non-traditional backgrounds in order to ensure our team is united, connected, skilled, focused and innovative. An inclusive workplace of people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives is the key to our performance. At Northrop Grumman, we want our employees to bring their whole self to work.  All your different sides are welcome here, as we believe they make our team, our products and our services, that much better.

​The Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking for a Senior Principal Contract Administrator to join our team of diverse professionals in Palmdale, CA. 

This position will require excellent oral and written communication skills and will represent the organization as a focal point on contracts or projects. This position will require interaction with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations and may develop and deliver presentations.

You will be considered an expert in the field within the organization and must demonstrate the skill and ability to perform complex tasks.  As most assignments are complex, the position will require you to work independently without appreciable direction.

Responsibilities:

• Administer, extend, negotiate, and terminate standard and nonstandard contracts.
• Provide advice to management of contractual rights and obligations, compile and analyze data, and maintain historical information as well as be self-motivated.
• Have the ability to handle urgent situations from Northrop Grumman leadership and U.S. Government officials.
• Participate in proposal preparation (review, analysis, interpretation & contractual advice on terms & conditions), contract negotiations, contract administration, review, and approval of contractual documentation to protect the company and provide for proper contract acquisition in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract.
• Provide contractual advice in accordance with company policies and procedures, and interface with both internal and external customers to ensure proper contract execution. 
• Serve as consultant to management and special external spokesperson for the organization on major matters pertaining to its policies, plans, and objectives. Acts as an advisor to senior management and customers.
• Ensures timely and compliant deliverables for all contracts assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma and 12 years of relevant U.S. Government contract administration and management experience; or Bachelor’s Degree plus 8 years of r